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rib retractor and what does it do to help pain in the upper rib cage for women

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Surgical instrument to spread ribs during chest surgery.

Question 2

what is a mouth gag retractor used for?

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Never heard of this.: I think you are asking about lip and cheek retractors. These are used to keep the lips and cheeks off of the teeth and are commonly used for anterior bonding, photos, whitening and sometimes for impressions. There are no gags used commonly in dentistry that I am aware of.

Question 3

is there any difference when a cheek/lip retractor is used instead of a tray?

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Yes: Retractors are use when an in office bleaching is perform with a light source or a gel placed without trays, we use the retractors to keep the tissues away from the gel to avoid burns or bleaching of the tissue.

Question 4

when you get the fixed retainer do you have the lip retractor in your mouth and suction?

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Yes: If the orthodontist is bonding a wire to your teeth as a retainer , he will probably use a retractor and suction to keep the area dry from saliva or water.

Question 5

are cheek retractors painful? i am getting braces soon and was wondering.

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No: They are slightly uncomfortable but not painful.

Question 6

hi im trying to find out how to get a dr release for parker to go back to daycare. 
i realize she needs to be fever free and give the antibiotics time to kick in but her daycare is requesting a release before she can come back. ?

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Child :  The same doctor who prescribed her antibiotics should ultimately be able to sign the form for her to return to daycare.

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can i take

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good day dr.

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new to site?

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WELCOME: We hope to be of service for your medical questions.

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is drugs bad?

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Depends!: Medications are neither inherently good nor bad. It's the (intent of) use that can make something "bad". Improper use, improper dose, improper frequency, improper route of administration can all make any "good" drug bad. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) used to lower blood pressure is a "bad" drug to lower cholesterol or cure strep throat b/c it does neither. Yet, it's a great drug for hypertension. Talk to your familydoc.

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Rib retractor and what does it do to help pain in the upper rib cage for women

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What is a mouth gag retractor used for?

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Is there any difference when a cheek/lip retractor is used instead of a tray?

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When you get the fixed retainer do you have the lip retractor in your mouth and suction?

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Are cheek retractors painful? i am getting braces soon and was wondering.

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Hi im trying to find out how to get a dr release for parker to go back to daycare. i realize she needs to be fever free and give the antibiotics time to kick in but her daycare is requesting a release before she can come back. ?

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Can i take

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Good day dr.

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New to site?

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Is drugs bad?

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