1.The dentist reassures L.D. that she will use a mask to deliver the anesthetic rather than a needle and L.D. agrees to go ahead with the procedure. L.D. has four teeth extracted and is sent home. At...

1.The dentist reassures L.D. that she will use a mask to deliver the anesthetic rather than a needle and L.D. agrees to go ahead with the procedure. L.D. has four teeth extracted and is sent home. At home she experiences pain and stiffness in her jaws.

(1) How will continued pain and stiffness affect tissue healing and recovery?

(2)What can L.D. do to reduce her stress the next time an invasive procedure is scheduled?