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Cavemen conducted dental surgery tens of thousands of years before anaesthetic, reveals new research. Neanderthal dental surgery involved using stone drills to treat cavities nearly 60,000 years ago — ...

Scientists are one step closer to finding a link between local anesthetics and the failure of young permanent teeth, especially third molars. The drugs used in sedation can inhibit new pulp cell ...

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You wouldn’t go to bed without grabbing your toothbrush, but when was the last time you brushed your dog’s teeth? Dental care should be part of their regular health routine, too. Plaque is a sticky ...

Going under anesthesia is generally very safe, even for senior dogs, but some precautions should be taken. The first thing is the veterinary visit and physical exam a week or two before the procedure.