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How do local anaesthetics work? Local anaesthetics act locally, meaning that they do not affect any area of the body that is not innervated by the blocked nerve or nerves.
Pain and inflammation in the mouth and throat While following good oral hygiene practices and making other healthy lifestyle choices are beneficial, some people still suffer from a sore mouth and throat.
The future of dental care Afraid of the dentist? Fear no more. New dental care developments could render dental angst a thing of the past.
A mouth full of poison Dentists have used amalgam fillings for almost 160 years. But could they be poisonous?
Dentist horror stories remembered We asked Health24 readers what their most memorable experience was at the dentist. This is what they had to say.
Filling a cavity Patients have several choices when it comes to selecting materials used to repair missing, worn, damaged or decayed teeth, according to the American Dental Association.
The hottest anaesthetic news yet You're not really asleep, but not completely awake either. You feel no pain and afterwards, you don't remember a thing. Welcome to the world of conscious sedation.