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Stay Calm and Comfortable: Your Guide to Anesthesia for Oral Surgery

When it comes to oral surgery, anesthesia can be a concern, but understanding the facts can put even the most apprehensive patient at ease.
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Surgical Removal of Palatal Maxillary Exostoses

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If you have been diagnosed with palatal maxillary exostosis or are experiencing symptoms that may indicate its presence, understanding the c...
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Questions Every Patient Should Ask Before They Have Oral Surgery

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Healthcare settings can be intimidating, and the prospects of surgery can create overwhelming feelings, so it might be tough for many patien...
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Dental Anxiety: Drilling Down on the Fear of Visiting Your Dentist

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If the sound of a not-so-distant drill while you wait in your dentist’s office makes your heart race, stomach flutter, and sweat break out o...
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Different Types of Oral Surgery

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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons undergo years of extensive education and training, which allows them to perform many different types of oral...
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Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Your Oral Surgery: What to Know

Before any minor or major oral surgery procedure, such as wisdom teeth extraction, extraction of non-restorable teeth and grafting the site ...
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IV Anesthesia & Full Disclosure about Prescription & Illicit Drug Use

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At Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our goal is to provide the highest quality oral surgical care and safety for our patients. With t...
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Safe Administration of IV Anesthesia

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At Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, many of the surgical procedures prescribed require the use of IV anesthesia to sedate and relax, ...
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UPDATED: Anesthesia & Patient Safety

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UPDATE: According to Channel 2 News, on July 24, 2017, Dr. Bethaniel Jefferson was indicted and charged with injury to a child in connection...
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Mother of a Recovering Drug Addict Reflects on Journey with Her Son

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As a proud mother of a son who is a recovering drug addict, Julie Peterson reflects daily on her own journey with James. “Looking back now I...
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