Researchers attempting to isolate the cause of dental anxiety have shown that the sound of the dental drill causes a distinct response in people, even those without dental anxiety. They conclude that this shows the dental drill likely has a special role in causing dental anxiety. However, the analysis is preliminary, and it remains to [...]
There are many reasons why you may need a bone graft before you can get a dental implant. Perhaps you had gum disease, which led to a loss of bone, or you had bone resorption because you had a dental bridge or partial denture in the area. But if you do [...]
Mike looked over at the small table beside him, where the dentist had placed the tooth he had removed. The top was dark in colour, a blackish green, while its three roots were a sickly grey. One of the roots was broken off a little shorter than the other two. The dentist said, "I know [...]
According to research conducted at the University of Adelaide, codeine may actually be hurting chronic pain sufferers, such as those with migraines and other headaches, more than it helps. As a weak opioid, it combines poor pain relief with increased pain sensitivity. Rebound Headaches When people with chronic pain take painkillers on a [...]
Last week, residents of Gold Coast were blaming aluminium filings in the air for their "mysterious" headaches. Although this is not likely the case, we shouldn't blame them for trying hard to find explanations for their headaches, because headaches can result from many causes, some of which are hard to track down. The Source and [...]
