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Hospital tooth extractions hit record high, as hundreds of children treated every week
The number of tooth extraction procedures carried out in hospitals in England has hit a record high, statistics have confirmed. According to figures released by the Local Government Association, more than 160 procedures to remove rotten teeth under general anaesthetic are carried out every day. Last year, 40,800 procedures involving…
READ ARTICLECentral London Dentist Talks About Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth occur naturally in all people. As the last teeth to appear (normally between the ages of 18-25) at the very back of the mouth, they often have trouble fitting within the space, these are referred to as ‘impacted wisdom teeth’. For this reason, many people have their wisdom…
READ ARTICLELondon dentists ease the pain of dry socket with effective treatment
In certain circumstances, a tooth might have to be removed from a patient’s mouth. This is, of course, the last resort and dentists would much rather save the tooth. But if the tooth has been so damaged for whatever reason and is not able to function as a tooth should,…
READ ARTICLELondon dentist guides patient through tooth extraction process
A tooth extraction is the process of removing one or more teeth for one of several reasons. Depending on the reason, the tooth may or may not be replaced by the dentist carrying out the procedure. Some of the most common reason for requiring an extraction include for straightening purposes…
READ ARTICLESafe Tooth Extraction by Reliable London Dentist
One of the most common dental procedures is tooth extraction. In order to feel more comfortable with the idea of having your tooth removed by a London dentist, it will probably help if you learn about what this procedure involves. Simply put, tooth extraction is the removal of one or…
READ ARTICLEExtracting a Tooth at London dental clinic
Why is a tooth extraction performed? An extraction is performed when a tooth is broken down, or severely decayed and/or damaged. When visiting a London dentist, they may attempt to try to save the tooth by performing fillings, or root canal treatment and a crown. However, if it is decided…
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