This content has been designed to improve your understanding of any forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that this content does not answer or would like further explanation please ask. What is the problem?The wisdom tooth (or third molar) is usually the last tooth to erupt into the …
Read moreRemoval of wisdom teeth under general anaesthetic
20th October 2016This content has been designed to improve your understanding of any forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that this content does not answer or would like further explanation please ask. Why do my teeth need to be extracted? The wisdom tooth (or third molar) is usually the last …
Read moreRemoval of teeth under local anaesthetic
20th October 2016This content has been designed to improve your understanding of any forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that this content does not answer or would like further explanation please ask. Why do my teeth need to be extracted? There are many reasons as to why teeth need to …
Read moreRemoval of teeth under general anaesthetic
20th October 2016This content has been designed to improve your understanding of any forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that this content does not answer or would like further explanation please ask. Why do my teeth need to be extracted? There are many reasons as to why teeth need to …
Read moreOral (mouth) biopsy
20th October 2016Introduction This leaflet has been designed to improve your understanding of any forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that the leaflet does not answer or would like further explanation please ask. What is a biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of tissue is removed …
Read moreJaw joint problems
20th October 2016The temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) is located in front of the ear where the skull and the lower jaw meet. The joint allows the lower jaw (mandible) to move and function. The joint itself is made up of two bones that are separated by a disc of cartilage. This soft disc allows the smooth movement of the jaw joint and …
Read moreCare of the mouth after relevant minor surgical procedures
20th October 2016How can I keep it clean? Do not rinse your mouth out for the rest of the day otherwise this may cause bleeding. The following day you should rinse your mouth with a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm, pre boiled kettle water. Repeat this three times a day after meals for 3 to 4 days. You can …
Read moreCare of the mouth after dental extractions under local anaesthetic
20th October 2016How can I keep it clean? Do not rinse your mouth out for the rest of the day or you will dislodge the blood clot from the socket, which can cause pain and bleeding. The following day you should rinse your mouth with a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm, pre boiled kettle water. Repeat this three times …
Read moreNeuro clinical nurse specialist for skull base tumours
20th October 2016Introduction You have been given this leaflet about the role of the neuro clinical nurse specialist because you have a skull base tumour, Acoustic Neuroma or Meningioma. Who is my clinical Nurse Specialist? Your Clinical Nurse Specialist is Kim Bateup. If I am not available, you can also speak to Katie Wright, Neuro-oncology CNS, and Molly Hughes, Support Worker. What …
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