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<p>Local anesthesia was one of the best advances in Dentistry. &nbsp;It allows one to have their teeth worked on without pain. &nbsp;For those of us that have been numb before, we realize it&#8217;s just one of those normal things we go through when we get a filling done. &nbsp;We are aware that our lips aren&#8217;t [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Carilion Children&#8217;s GPR Resident Dr. Chelsea Randall works on my silver filling &nbsp;and she is awesemo! Sometimes you can&#8217;t understand what someone is going through until you walk a mile in their shoes. &nbsp;When it comes to dental work, I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. &nbsp;In my opinion, every dentist should go through having [&hellip;]</p>

<p>#PediatricDentistryRocks #CarilionChildrensPediatricDentistry &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gingival overgrowthDue to metal sensitivity or inadequate oral hygiene, gum tissue can become so inflamed that it actually grows over and around orthodontic brackets and arch wires. This can lead to increased pain levels when the patient is having the appliance removed. If metal sensitivity is a concern, patients should choose a treatment such as [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&#8220;Brush your teeth you should&#8230;&#8221;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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