Dentist care tips and patient second opinions urged
Dear Ann Landers replies urge patients to discuss concerns with dentists, seek second opinions if questions remain, and contact local dental associations for dispute resolution. Readers share experiences of hygiene, office conditions, delays, and treatment failures, emphasizing informed consent and ongoing patient communication.
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Ann Landers
American Dental Association
USA
Dental Association
Adas
Ada.org
Kimberly A. Harms
DDS
ADA
Harms
Clearwater
Fla
State Dental Society
Anytown
Temp
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Ill
Canada
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Understanding gangrene and Sweet's syndrome explained
A reader asks how gangrene can occur from poor blood supply and about gas gangrene treated by surgery and antibiotics. The expert outlines dry gangrene vs gas gangrene, causes, and the importance of restoring blood flow when possible to prevent amputation. The second reader’s Sweet's syndrome case is described, noting onset after infection, typical rashes, prednisone treatment, and prognosis.
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