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Dental malpractice
Wisdom tooth extraction, negligence, and dental malpractice
Pulling wisdom teeth improperly can cause nerve damage
Alleged pediatric dental malpractice lands Houston dentist in police custody
Civil lawsuit alleges that parts of dental treatment took place behind a locked door, with parents in a waiting room
Dental local anesthetic injections can cause nerve damage
Neurologic risks from needle placement, toxic anesthetic medications, and hematomas
Dental procedures are riskier than you may think
Anesthesia deaths and permanent nerve injuries can happen in dental offices
What to do when the pain won’t go away after a dental or oral surgery
Dental and oral procedures have serious risks, and it can be dangerous to ignore ongoing pain