Wisdom Teeth Extraction Gone Wrong

A Los Angeles dentist says that thoroughly checking patients’ medical records and getting proper medical clearance for patients’ special conditions is a must before performing a procedure. In New Jersey, getting simple medical clearance was not the case, as an oral surgery procedure resulted in a wrongful death.

From the Associated Press: A jury has awarded $10.2 million in a dental malpractice lawsuit filed over the wrongful death of a 21 year old man who had a genetic condition which should have prevented him from receiving oral surgery.

It’s important to inform medical conditions or allergic reactions to your dentist says San Diego dentist, however the dentist should also thoroughly check ones medical records.

After having his wisdom teeth by Dr. George Flugrad, Keller suffered a reaction to the surgery that caused his throat to swell, eventually causing him to suffocate to death. Dr. Flugrad attempted to place the blame of the family dentist, Dr. John Madaris but the jury found the Dr. Madaris was not negligent and found that Dr. Flugrad committed medical malpractice for performing the dental surgery on Keller without getting medical clearance.

Whether you’ve been going to the same dentist for years or looking for a new dentist. It’s critical to take the time to learn as much as you can about the dentist, says Orange County Dentist. All dentists are not created equal and neither are all cosmetic dentists. Different dentists specialize in different treatments.

Beverly Hills Dentist says that some important thing things to check for is their experience, how long they’ve been a dentist, what do they specialize, where did they receive their training (they should credentials displayed somewhere in the office) and if they have photos of their work.

Take your time and choose a dentist who you think is well rounded and qualified.

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