Dental surgeries will require you to undergo some form of anesthesia or sedation. The type will depend on whether your operation is an invasive one and also if you are nervous or anxious about the procedure. Your dentist will give you more information about sedation during the initial planning stages. Keep reading to find out about two of the more common anesthetic types.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide or laughing gas is a sedative and pain-relieving agent.
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Being a parent means always being proactive with your child's health. However, in the midst of all the trips to the pediatrician's office for well-child checks and immunizations, you may forget about your child's eye health. It can be easy to assume that because your child is young that their eyes are perfect, but this is not always the case. Get to know some of the reasons you should take your child for an eye exam.
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About 25-30 percent of people in the US suffer from some form of neuropathy. This combined with other nervous system and brain disorders can cause distress in patients and be an indicator of a greater, underlying issue.
In this article, we discuss 11 red flags that indicate it's time to see a brain specialist.
What is a brain specialist?
A brain or nervous system specialist is called a neurologist. A neurologist is a doctor that specializes in and treats disorders related to the brain, nervous system, spinal cord, and muscles.
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If you still get your cannabis from a neighborhood dealer, it's time to change your habits. The local neighborhood dealer may seem like the best way to get your cannabis supply. But, that's not the case. The best way to get your supply is through a cannabis dispensary. Years ago, the only way to buy cannabis was through a neighborhood dealer. That's not the case anymore. Today, you can buy your cannabis from licensed dispensaries.
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You may have never realized you could get cancer of the eyes until your optometrist noticed a tumor and referred you to an ophthalmologist for additional testing. This whole process can be scary, and the less you know about it, the scarier it can become. To help ease your worries and give you some peace, here is a look at the tests your ophthalmologist is likely to conduct in order to learn more about your possible cancer.
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