wisdom teeth surgery

Using an Eye Massager to Control Anxiety Before Wisdom Tooth Extraction

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An interesting article titled “Massage Therapy to Control Anxiety Before Extraction of an Impacted Tooth,” appears in Cureus in October 4, 2022, written by Kunusoth R, Colvenkar S, Alwala A, et al. (vol. 14, no. 10, pp. 29893). The article discusses a simple technique to manage anxiety during dental visits using an eye massager. Many patients experience anxiety when seeing a dentist, see for example the posts Changes in Dental Anxiety over Time and Dental Anxiety and Fear: Impact on Oral Health. Dental anxiety can be caused by such things as a prior past negative dental experience, fear of needles, and a fear of gagging or choking. These patients are more likely to cancel their appointments and may be more difficult to treat. Various treatment options for dental anxiety exist such as described in the posts Do Wisdom Teeth Surgery … Read more

Treating Erectile Dysfunction with Viagra

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If you suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), you may be looking for something to help you with this condition. Viagra, a common medication for erectile dysfunction, can help you overcome this condition. Below, is some more information about Viagra’s effectiveness, side effects, and overall safety. Effectiveness Viagra increases blood flow to the penis, which helps men achieve and maintain an erection. The effectiveness of Viagra varies from person to person, but it has been shown to be effective in about 70-80% of men with erectile dysfunction. It is important to note that Viagra does not work for everyone and will not increase sexual desire. Make sure you consult a doctor before taking Viagra, as it can result in serious side effects in some users. How to Take Viagra Viagra is taken orally, usually around 30-60 minutes before sexual activity. The … Read more

Patients Wisdom Teeth Extraction Results in Reactive Arthritis

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An interesting article titled “Reactive Arthritis Resulting From Postoperative Complications of Third Molar Extraction: A Case Report,” appears in Cureus in August 23, 2022, written by Lauren Maytin and Jeffrey Morrison (vol. 14, no. 8, pp. e28325). The article presents a case report of a 23 year old woman who develped reactive arthritis after wisdom teeth extraction. In the article the authors discuss a 23 year old woman who had a history of lower back and joint pain but developed more severe of symptoms of bilateral shoulder pain, decreased range of motion in her left shoulder, and worsening lower back after having an infected infected wisdom tooth extracted. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and and was prescribed adalimumab. Her laboratory results showed elevated indicators of inflammatory activity that were positive for HLA-B27. The woman presented to two weeks after wisdom … Read more

Horizontally Impacted Wisdom Teeth on Both Sides

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An interesting article titled “Impacted Third Molars, A Rare Occurrence of Identical Bilateral Impacted Mandibular Third Molars in Linguo-Buccal Location: A Case Report” written by Shaul Hameed Kolarkodi and et al. appears in Cureus (vol. 13, no. 12, e20858). The article describes the case of a 20 year old man who had bilateral horizontally impacted lower wisdom teeth which found on a panoramic radiograph and also later confirmed with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging. In the article the authors described how impacted wisdom teeth are when they cannot erupt into the proper position. They mention how doctors encounter many types of impaction of wisdom teeth teeth and mention how having horizontally impacted lower wisdom teeth on both sides is rare. Impacted wisdom teeth can happen due to a lack of space or a pathological change that can disrupt the … Read more

Charli XCX Latest Celebrity to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed

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Charli XCX is the latest celebrity to have wisdom teeth removed. In the past many other celebrities who have had wisdom teeth extracted have been discussed on this site. See for example the posts Celebrities who have had Wisdom Teeth Extracted and Recent Celebrities to have Wisdom Teeth Removal. Charli XCX, who real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is a 30 year old English singer and songwriter. Charli shared a photo of her lying in a hospital bed on Thursday January 5th, 2023. In the photo she is seen with with giant gauze pack in her mouth, a monitoring device connected to her forehead, one shoulder falling out of her hospital gown, and the other shoulder with a blood pressure cuff. In the caption of the photo Charli said, “all my wisdom has gone. dumb and inexplicable decisions only from now on.” Charli … Read more