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2009-11-07 Dentistry - pulp and crown for child:

This is certainly an understandable occurrence. There are occasional variations in the anatomy of the pulp tissue and an unanticipated exposure of the pulp can happen during an otherwise seemingly routine

2009-11-06 Oral Surgery - post surgery nasal odor:

Rich - This is a tough question for me to help you with. If it is suspected that there is a communication, the area needs to be opened up. I wish I could give you a simple solution. I don't know what

2009-11-06 Oral Surgery - Bleeding after tonsillectomy:

Raine - There is nothing you can do at home to stop that bleeding. The surgeon should cauterize the bleeding site. That is the correct approach if the bleeding continues. I wish I could give you a simple

2009-11-06 Dentistry - open embrasure:

Bob - It is obvious that whoever did the implant did not restore the normal anatomy in the area. You have evidence of a severe bone recession from normal height, as seen on tooth #8, where you had the

2009-11-06 Dentistry - Braces for my child:

Actually, I would suggest using orthopedic mandibular restraint with a chin cup to "hold back" the growth of the excessive lower jaw while the remainder of the facial skeletal complex catches up. This

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