Even though the removal of the wisdom teeth is not something that people often times look forward to, it is something that should be done. Not only is this something that is beneficial to you, it is something that could be dangerous for you if it is not done and done within a certain amount of time in certain cases. There are some cases where people do not have their wisdom teeth removed and they are fine but there are other times where a lot of problems occur.

Some find that they cannot reach their wisdom teeth well enough to clean them. In such cases, there is a high risk of having plaque build up. This means that there could be decay of teeth in your future and that is not something that is good for your health. It is much easier and pleasant to opt to have your wisdom teeth removed while they are still in tact instead of waiting until they are decaying to the point of falling apart. When this happens, the dentist will have to cut your wisdom teeth out. The harder it is to get the wisdom teeth out, the more the dentist will have to cut, which means you are more at risk for an infection.

Because decay, you might be looking at having a cavity. And since a lot of people would rather keep a cavity then get it taken care of, there could be infections that get into your bloodstream and cause you to be at risk for losing your life. This is why it is so important to just go ahead and have your wisdom teeth removed.

It is better to be safe then sorry since you will eventually need to have them removed in most cases anyway. If you are head strong about keeping the wisdom teeth in unless you really have to have them removed, make sure that you are at least consulting with a dentist to make sure that they are in good shape. If the dentist feels as though the wisdom teeth have to come out, make sure that you are following the advice.

If you are concerned about money, waiting to have your wisdom teeth removed for when it is absolutely needed, you could actually be setting yourself up for financial trouble later down the road. When the time comes, you may not be financially prepared, as you never know what your job or financial future holds for you. It is better to get the situation taken car of now instead of later so that you can avoid all problems.

Once you have the wisdom teeth removed, it is a good idea to make sure that you are taking all of the right steps to make sure that your recovery goes well. Taking antibiotics is generally the first step in the healing process. This will help to make sure that you do not end up with any terrible infections from the removal process. Also, make sure that you are following all of the doctor’s orders in order to make sure that everything heals the way it is supposed to.

It may surprise you to learn that hemorrhoids are actually a very common medical condition. It is estimated that around half of all adults will at some point in their lives suffer from the problem. With that statistic in mind it is a good idea to learn a little bit more about what hemorrhoids are and how is it best to cure them.

Basically hemorrhoids are swollen glands in the anal region of the body. The severity can vary, but usually it is caused by straining and pressure. Read on to discover some of the common ways to cure the problem effectively.

It is generally accepted that mild forms of the condition will settle down fairly quickly. However for other more painful forms of hemorrhoids it is better to take the following advice.

The first thing that you should do is to take good care of yourself. Take a warm bath and relax. The warm water will help to relieve the constant itchiness around the anus area. Also, remember to use soft baby tissues after going to the toilet. Using this kind of paper instead of the common dry type will help to reduce this discomfort.

Hemorrhoids can be the result of a number of factors and it is possible that diet might be one of them. If you suspect that this is the case, then try to introduce different kinds of food into your diet. Some foods will make you strain more on the toilet and so you should eat fiber to reduce this and drink lots of water to help to change this situation.

For more severe cases of hemorrhoids you are advised to visit your local pharmacy. There are plenty of medicines and creams available without prescription that can help to relieve the pain and irritation caused by the hemorrhoids. If you would prefer to visit your local doctor then this is a good idea. They may prescribe something like bismuth oxide or witch hazel.

These creams can be very effective, but remember to use then for no longer than about a week, as too much can cause soreness around the anus. For further questions remember to ask your doctor.

If the problem continues to cause you pain and irritation than you may have to undergo something called “banding”. This is a very simple procedure that involves the use of a band that is very tightly attached to the base of the hemorrhoid within the anus. The aim is to restrict blood flow so that it falls out. Typically this will take around a week to occur.

The procedure may cause some discomfort but this normally treated with mild over-the-counter painkillers. It is very rare for complications to occur from this treatment, but it is possible for infection or ulcers to develop. If you experience a lot of red blood flow then it is advisable to call for medical attention immediately.

In some circumstances the doctor may offer an injection as an alternative hemorrhoid treatment to banding. This procedure is known as “sclerotherapy”. This is used to treat larger hemorrhoids, typically referred to as grade two or three. An injection is inserted directly in to the area around the anus and this helps to numb the pain and irritation caused by the hemorrhoid.

Over a period of one month to six weeks the affected area should begin to decrease in size and eventually disappear.

It’s that glorious time of year where the days are getting longer and the flowers are blooming. It’s been a long cold winter. There’s a palpable sense of joy as people walk down the street wearing shorts , and there’s not a jacket to be seen. But you can hear the sneezing a mile away. Spring is the season of the sneeze. It’s the price we pay for the lovely weather as trees and budding plants of all types bloom their flowers and spew their pollen for all the world to inhale. Itchy eyes and throats, runny noses and even headaches and coughs run rampant through the ranks of anyone who displays just the slightest allergy to plant borne particulates.

Even though allergies are not commonly life threatening, they can have an acute effect on quality of life. Mild allergies like hay fever are highly prevalent in the human population and cause symptoms such as allergic conjunctivitis, itchiness, and runny nose. Allergies can also play a major role in conditions such as asthma. Perhaps the most common allergy is rhinitis, or sneezing and runny nose. But in some people, severe reactions to environmental or dietary allergens or to medication may result in life-threatening anaphylactic reactions and potentially death.

Like the common cold, there is no known cure. Allergy shots can sometimes go a considerable distance to relieve symptoms, but generally speaking, shots - which desensitize the body’s response to a given allergen - have a mixed record of success. Most treatments out on the market today primarily deal with the alleviation of symptoms, and not the essential cause of allergies.

The Cause of Allergies

The casual mechanisms that bring out allergic reactions are very complex and beyond the bounds of this article. But simply put, an allergy is your immune system overreacting. At its most basic level, an allergic reaction occurs when a given allergen comes into contact with the body’s mast cells and basophils. If surrounding T and B white blood cells have been sensitized to this particular allergen, the mast and basophil cells will release histamine and other inflammatory chemical mediators (cytokines, interleukins, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins) into the surrounding tissue, causing several systemic effects, such as vasodilation, mucous secretion, nerve stimulation and smooth muscle contraction. This results in rhinorrhea, itchiness, dyspnea, and anaphylaxis. Depending on the individual, allergen, and mode of introduction, the symptoms can be system-wide (as in life threatening classical anaphylaxis), or localized to particular body systems. For example, asthma is localized to the respiratory system and eczema is localized to the dermis.

Allergies can come in a broad array of categories from food allergies to drug /medication allergies as well as insect stings to even jewelry. Perhaps the most common allergies are reactions to dust, mold, pollen, and animal dander. These are also among the most difficult to control as they permeate so much of our environment. After all, we have to breathe, don’t we? But when these allergens are trapped inside a house or business their effect can be intensified. Even people who are not overtly prone to allergies can have their immune systems compromised by mold, dust mites and particulates that can remain trapped in a house. Carpets pose a particular problem, as they are notoriously difficult to keep clean. Try and vacuum carpets as often as possible. Better yet, consider hiring a professional carpet cleaning service . Professional services are markedly more effective than consumer vacuums, as they tend to use highly pressurized steam cleaning techniques, combined with very high pressure vacuuming to rid the carpet pile of built up particulates and residue.

Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies or down and dirty carpet buildup, taking a few simple, preventative measures can make the world of difference, and boost your quality of life for pennies on the dollar.

Medi-spas can treat everything from cellulite to acne, and use all sorts of treatments like botox, body sculpting, chemical peels, and facials. They are very convenient and relaxing ways to improve your body’s health and appearance in a few short hours.

Cellulite Reduction

Cellulite is that unwanted look of cottage cheese bumps along fatty deposits on the body. It is caused by bulging fat cells but it is not medically dangerous, just ugly!

You can have a cellulite reduction package at a medi-spa that involves treatments that can separate your fat cells from each other, improve the body’s ability to get rid of toxins that contribute to cellulite, and allow your connective tissues to stretch and stabilize.

The most common applications are body wraps and liposuction and creams. It is important to realize however, that it may not be possible to completely eliminate cellulite.

Botox

For those looking to give their faces younger, fresher looking skin, with reduced appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, a medical spa often offers the option of botox injections. Botox is a chemical that comes from the botulinum toxin and essentially paralyzes the muscles that create deep facial wrinkles. It takes less than a half hour and does not involve any incisions or even any recovery period.

A cosmetic professional simply injects botox under your facial skin where you would like to see wrinkle-improvement and no anesthesia is required. The results can last up to 3 or 4 months long, but more treatments are done for longer-lasting results. Botox is especially effective in reducing the look of furrow lines between the brows, and is relatively inexpensive.

Body Sculpting

If you are looking for a more extensive redefinition of your body, a medical spa can often provide you with body contouring procedures. This includes several operations to create a new, more sculpted appearance. One operation commonly included in body sculpting is liposuction. This targets especially stubborn patches of fat and gets rid of them by sucking the fat out with a small liposuction tube called a cannula.

Tummy Tucks or abdominoplasty surgeries are common. This procedure means removing extra, sagging skin around the tummy and tighten the abdominal muscles, leaving you with a tighter, leaner looking torso. Other forms of body sculpting include body lifts in the legs, buttocks, or arms, and breast and body implants.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are popular options for those looking for softer, fresher looking skin. It involves allowing a chemical solution to eat away the uppermost layers of the skin, revealing new, fresh, undamaged skin. Chemical peels can reduce the look of blemishes, wrinkles, and can sometimes improve skin pigmentation.

Facials

Medi-spas are a great place to get facials, a skin treatment that exfoliates and cleans your skin. During this process the trained professional cleans your facial skin, looks at it closely under very bright lights, uses a steam vapor on your face while exfoliates the top layers, removes blackheads, massages your face and applies a cosmetic, nourishing mask to treat your skin type. Facials are inexpensive and can give the face a rejuvenated look and feel.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon removes fat from the under the skin by inserting a hollow tube called a cannula assisted by a suction device called an aspirator.

There are many techniques that all follow this basic procedure but vary by the kind of anesthesia used, the insertion of liquids, and the incorporation of mechanical devices used to break up the fat. The cells are then suctioned out through the cannula.

Dry liposuction
This method does not use any fluid injection at all and has become almost completely obsolete.

Tumescent liposuction

A high volume of fluid is inserted directly into the tissue that is to be removed. The fluid contains a saline solution, lidocaine, and epinephrine. The fluid inserted breaks up the cells and reduces blood loss and bruising. The large amount of fluid also separates the muscle from the fat which makes it easier for the surgeon to move the cannula around and thus it is easier to remove the tissue.

Because the area is only locally anesthetized by lidocaine, the patient can sit or stand which makes it easier for the doctor to make sure the contour is even and smooth. This method does not require a hospital stay and generally takes 2-3 hours to complete.

Wet and Super wet liposuction

Both wet and super-wet procedures are very similar to tumescent liposuction. During wet liposuction, a small amount of fluid is inserted under the skin in the area where tissue is to be removed. The area is locally anesthetized with lidocaine and the epinephrine and saline solution within the fluid helps to contract the blood vessels which minimizes blood loss and bruising.

The fluid also helps to loosen up fat cells so they can be suctioned up through the cannula. The super-wet method is the same as the wet technique only the amount of fluid is increased to equal the volume of fat removed. This method is preferred when there is a high volume to be removed. IV sedation in addition to local anesthesia is necessary during this procedure.

Microliposuction

This technique is used to remove small pockets of fat, usually on the face. Tiny incisions are made and tiny cannulas are used for refining contours. Because smaller cannulas are used it may take a long time to remove the cells although it is just a small area.

Ultrasound assisted liposuction

A specialized cannula sends ultrasonic waves through the cells making them easier to remove. Ultrasonic waves literally breaks up the tissue by shaking it and applying heat. This method is preferred in areas of the body where the fat is more fibrous such as the back or on the chest in cases of gynecomastia (male breasts).

There is more of a risk of pockets of fluid forming and thus it may be necessary for doctors to leave drains exiting the body for a few days. This procedure generally takes longer than the tumescent technique.

Power assisted liposuction

During this procedure a specialized cannula emits high speed vibrations to loosen up the fat cells, making them easier to remove. This procedure is also physically less tiring for the surgeon as the cannula helps in the mechanical movement. This method is preferred in cases where the fat is fibrous as well as in areas where there is scar tissue from previous procedures.

In recent years, several excellent wrinkle reducing options have been created as an alternative to full surgical face lifts. The most popular and least invasive include injectables like Restylane, Botox, and Juvederm.

Restylane

Restylane is very effective in plumping and sculpting lips, reducing facial wrinkles and improving the overall fullness of the facial tissue. It has been on the market since December 2003 when it was approved by the United States <a href=”http://www.fda.gov/” rel=”nofollow”>Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and it offers some of the longest lasting results among injectables on the market today.

It is a substance composed of non-animal based hyaluronic acid in a clear liquid gel form. It is administered by applying local anesthesia, and then injecting Restylane into the lips, mouth, nose, or other skin tissue. Some people do experience some discomfort during needle insertion.

This treatment option is usually best suited for those between 35 and 60 years old and has a great success rate for improving deep wrinkles and fine lines. Restylane is injected under the skin and the substance helps to plump up the underlying tissue producing a face with more volume in the lips, and cheeks, and wherever it inserted.

The results can be readily apparent after a week, but there may be some swelling for a day or two after the procedure. Most patients will be extra sensitive to sunlight and UV exposure so they will be cautioned to stay out of the sun. While the results are stunning, they are not permanent and future treatments will be needed to maintain the desired effect.

Botox

Botox is the brand name for the botulinum toxin, it has now become the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. and it is very effective in softening the look of crow’s feet, frown lines, and lines between the eyebrows. Botox is injected beneath the facial skin and it paralyzes the muscles in the face that cause the deep wrinkles. The injection sites are marked carefully as the placement of the toxin is very critical to the success of the treatment.

After all the Botox is administered, which takes about 20 minutes or less, the patient is free to go home, back to work, or anywhere she like because there is no down time or recovery period. The results may take a week to be fully visible, but the will be dramatic although temporary. Botox results last about three to four months and treatments must be repeated about that often to retain the less-wrinkled look.

Juvederm

Juvederm is another popular filler injectable that can reduce facial wrinkles, especially the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth. It was approved by the FDA in June 2006 and is a gel implant made up of hyaluronic acid like Restylane. Juvederm also adds volume to your face where time and aging have caused it to sink or sag.

This filler is available in three formulas, each specifically designed to target a particular area of the face. One targets fine lines like crow’s feet, another reduced forehead wrinkles and another is good for the nasolabial folds as well as the lips and cheek shapes. Juvederm effects can last for six to nine months, but additional treatments will be necessary at that point to continue to reduce wrinkles and maintain facial volume.

Let’s face it, you and most adults and even children, have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another. Did you know that it has been estimated that 30% to 50% of the general population have been affected by insomnia, and around 10% have chronic insomnia? This article will explain just what insomnia is, what are some insomnia causes, some insomnia symptoms and insomnia cures.

I will begin with the definition of insomnia. Insomnia is the difficulty of falling asleep or maintaining sleep. And insomnia is not always measured by the number of hours you sleep since everyone varies in sleep needs and practices. Since most of us know what insomnia is and how we feel the next day with one or more sleepless nights before that, not all of us seek treatment and remain unaware of the options available to treat insomnia. I have some interesting things to tell you.

I’ll begin with the symptoms of insomnia. Generally there are three types of insomnia, and these are based on how long it lasts.

* Transient insomnia: lasts fewer than four weeks

* Short-term insomnia: the inability to sleep well for four to six months

* Chronic insomnia: the inability to sleep every night or most nights for more than six months

Insomnia symptoms for Transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by stress related factors such as losing a job, marital problems, personal events and just plain worrying about things.

Chronic insomnia symptoms can be caused by medical illnesses like heartburn, menopause, diabetes, and arthritis, sleep disordered breathing, like sleep apnea that cause one to stop breathing while asleep, restless leg syndrome (RLS) which is recurrent movements of the legs during sleep. “Learned” insomnia, where you go to bed worrying about going to sleep. Age, because as we age sleep becomes lighter and more fragmented. And lifestyle factors, like caffeine consumption, alcohol and drug abuse, smoking, poor sleeping habits.

Insomnia treatment can be divided into two areas: Treatment with and without medication.

When people think about insomnia treatment they tend to think about sleeping pills that can become addictive and may just bring up more medical issues. But in my research I have found that there are actually a lot of non-medical therapies and techniques out there that go a long way to help you feel sleepy at night and stay asleep.

Here are few techniques and suggestions I have found.

Develop a sleeping schedule

* Exercise during the day

* Keep a comfortable bedroom temperature

* Avoid stimulating drugs, like caffeine and nicotine right before sleep

* Avoid alcohol

* Avoid heavy meals before bedtime

* Natural remedies, including night time teas and alternative medicines

* Increase exposure to sunlight more in the morning than in the evening

* Relaxation therapy to reduce anxiety and body tension

Your next step? To take what you’ve just learned and find out more about natural cures and natural remedies for insomnia. Just a moment of your time, it may be a wise choice for you or someone you know and love that is suffering from insomnia.

The idea of skin lightening has been around since the beginning of the cultural class structure. For example, in ancient Asian cultures, those who stayed inside, usually the wealthy and educated had fair, white skin. On the other hand, those that worked outside and were exposed to the effects of the sun had much darker skin and were considered part of the lower class.

As a result, those with darker skin tones tried to lighten their skin, using a variety of natural ingredients, so that they would not be immediately classified. Unfortunately, this process still continues today in many parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. However, in America, skin lightening is generally reserved for specific parts of the skin including lightening sun spots, moles, freckles, and intimate areas. This is because tanned skin, compared with fair skin, is considered more desirable in America.

While most skin lightening products sold in North America are generally safe to use, you may want to consult with your medical provider if you plan to lighten large areas of the skin including the face.

The Dangers of Hydroquinone

While there are many skin lightening products to choose from, most people tend to use a topical, over-the-counter skin bleaching product. Typically these products contain one main ingredient: Hydroquinone. While the United Stated still allows products that contain Hydroquinone to be sold legally, most industrialized countries including the United Kingdom, France, and Japan have completely banned the sale of all products containing Hydroquinone. This trend is sure to continue as more and more countries begin realizing the inherent dangers of using Hydroquinone.

In fact, some recent studies have shown a link between using Hydroquinone and the development of cancer in addition to a variety of other potential medical problems.

Fortunately, many reputable skin lightening, skin whitening, and skin bleaching products are effective and do not have to rely upon using Hydroquinone as their main ingredient. This is just one reason that you need to be sure to read the list of ingredients for any skin lightening product you want to buy.

Conclusion

Some of the typical reasons people buy skin lightening products are to reduce the appearance of scars, moles, freckles, sun spots, and Hyperpigmented areas of the skin. Additionally, there has been a recent trend in intimate area lightening. This includes anal bleaching, vaginal bleaching, underarm bleaching, and nipple bleaching.

If you plan to lighten any area of your skins, read the ingredient list carefully, and never choose a product that does not list its ingredients. These products either have something to hide or have a very weak list of ingredients. Additionally, you may be allergic to one of the ingredients and should therefore only trust companies that are upfront about their products.

Once you find a reputable skin bleaching product, be sure to follow the directions carefully. This is because you may experience some minor discomfort when trying to lighten your skin. While minor irritation should be expected, especially after you initially apply the treatment, any prolonged irritation or discomfort should cause you to discontinue use of the product.

In conclusion, skin lightening products continue to advance in terms of effectiveness and overall safety. However, may of these skin whitening products are simply not regulated enough including those products that contain Hydroquinone. Therefore, be sure to research each skin lightening product before making a decision.

Stretch marks mostly appear at the time of puberty to both boys and girls. Most of them start dealing with stretch marks at this time. This always makes them frustrating. At this age, one may always feel that he or she is left all alone to this problem. But, in fact, they are not alone. Puberty often leads to those ugly looking stretch marks for both boys and girls. Stretch marks usually appear when we gaining or losing weight rapidly. Most of the boys and girls start gaining weight quickly at the time of puberty and this can develop stretch marks easily.

Our skin is designed to stretch but over stretching can be trouble and can always lead to scars and stretch marks. So, if at any stage you start noticing some marks, you need to understand that you are certainly not the only one who is going through this problem. But, one may notice that women are more likely to develop stretch marks when comparing to men. And, the fact is women are certainly taking serious to deal with these stretch marks when comparing to men.

Stretch marks mostly appear on our stomach, thighs, under arms, breasts and buttocks. But sometimes they might appear upper parts of our body. But puberty is definitely not the only reason that can cause these stretch marks. There can be a number of other reasons too. Gaining weight rapidly, body building and losing weight are some of the most common factors that might cause stretch marks. It is also very common to develop these marks at the time of pregnancy.

These marks may appear red at the beginning and later on fade to lighter color like purple. They would just fade out over time and leaving a thin line. Some might hardly be able to notice. No matter what kind of color they are, for sure you would not feel uncomfortable while doing sun bathing with your friends.

It is not a good way to reduce stretch mark by sun tanning. A regular tanning practice would not fade these stretch marks completely. You can also try the tanning lotion, but that may not work on the parts that are covered with swimmming suit. And, you must remember to apply sun block when you doing sun tanning. Over tanning under the sun will cause skin cancer. Another option, you can wear a swimming suit that would certainly cover most of your body hiding your stretch marks.

Why am I suggesting you to cover your stretch mark with swimming suit? It is because you may never get rid of these stretch marks just in a day. But, you can easily prevent them from being seen by others. If you want to get rid of these marks, it may certainly be time consuming. You could try using various creams that are effective on these stretch marks. As these stretch marks are in the dermis layer so it is not possible to treat them overnight.

Both boys and girls may develop these marks at the time of puberty. But it is more important how we deal with it.

Before the advent of anesthesia, having a tooth extracted was a nightmare. Patients had to bear the pain and there was little that the dentist could do.

Thanks to the pioneering work of one dentist, pain has become a thing of the past in many dental clinics today and patients can now sit comfortably in the dental chair without feeling depressed or distressed.

The word anesthesia was coined by American poet and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. in 1846. This refers to the state of temporarily removing or blocking sensations of pain. It can also refer to the reversible lack of awareness that can either be total (as in the case of general anesthesia) or partial (like local anesthesia).

The roster of early anesthetics used by early man included opium, coca leaves and alcohol. Although popular, the herbal preparations had one serious drawback: given too little, they were useless; too much and they could kill a person.

In 1799, things changed when British chemist Humphrey Davy discovered the anesthetic qualities of nitrous oxide or laughing gas. Because it causes euphoria and hallucinations, this colorless, non-flammable gas that has a pleasant, slightly sweet odor was also used for recreational and entertainment purposes.

But it was several years later in 1844 when traveling dentist Horace Wells of Hartford, Connecticut, pioneered the use of laughing gas in dentistry. After seeing its effects, he believed that it would make an ideal anesthetic and tested it on himself.

“After Wells saw a public demonstration of the gas, which was featured for people’s amusement at a traveling show, he became convinced of its medical possibilities. Shortly afterwards, Wells had himself put under and asked a colleague to extract one of his molars. When he awakened, Wells said, ‘I didn’t feel it so much as the prick of a pin. A new era in tooth-pulling has arrived!’” said the Delta Dental of New Jersey.

Excited at his discovery, Wells began using laughing gas on his patients and later gave a demonstration to students at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in 1845. But his presentation backfired when the wrong dose was administered and the male volunteer screamed. Other sources said the patient screamed in shock not in pain but this didn’t fare well with the medical community which discredited Wells.

The disgruntled dentist gave up dentistry ad began his new life as a traveling salesman, selling canaries, shower baths and other household items. Although Wells’ former partner American dentist William Thomas Green Morton managed to extract the tooth of patient Eben frost using laughing gas on September 30, 1846, the latter decided to use a different chemical called diethyl ether in his public demonstration at the same hospital on October 16, 1846. Shortly thereafter, Holmes named the procedure “anesthesia.”

Success came to Morton sooner than he expected and he hired his old friend Wells to promote the new anesthetic. While in Europe, however, Wells encountered another stumbling block. He became addicted to chloroform and things took a turn for the worst.

“One day, delirious, Wells rushed out into the street and threw sulfuric acid over the clothing of two prostitutes. He was committed to New York’s infamous Tombs Prison. As the influence of the drug waned, Wells’ mind started to clear. In despair, he realized the horror of what he had done. Wells then committed suicide, slitting an artery in his leg with a razor after inhaling an analgesic dose of chloroform to blot out the pain,” said the editors of Wikipedia.

But Wells didn’t die in vain. His discovery revolutionized the field of dentistry and paved the way for the development of modern anesthesia. In 1864, the American Dental Association honored Wells posthumously while the American Medical Association recognized his efforts in 1870. If anything, Wells’ legacy – that of easing the pain and discomfort of millions of patients worldwide – is certainly no laughing matter.

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