Stitch or dressing advice (Maxillofacial Surgery)
13th February 2020Will I need to take extra care after my operation?It is very important that you rest for at least 48 hours after your operation. You will need to avoid any activities like shopping, cycling, and dog walking or anything that will push up your blood pressure. If your operation is to your head or face, avoid bending down and try …
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13th February 2020What is a coronectomy? Coronectomy is the term used to describe the partial removal of a tooth. It means that the top part of a tooth (the crown) is removed whilst the root is left in place. Your surgeon may recommend this procedure when the removal of both the crown and root could cause damage to the nerve that supplies …
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13th February 2020Infection can persist at the tip of the root on one or more teeth. Previously these teeth may have had an abscess and have been root-treated. This persistent infection doesn’t always cause any symptoms. Sometimes, you can have acute pain, but more often, just some discomfort and occasional episodes of swelling, a gumboil or a bad taste. A course of …
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7th December 2016Removal of wisdom 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. 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 …
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