Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...

Diet: Stick to soft foods for the first few days, avoiding hot liquids and foods that may irritate the extraction site. Oral ...

Dental extraction is performed frequently and can be accompanied by perioperative or postoperative complications. Bleeding is among the most common and important issues to consider in the ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

A tooth-extraction method that originated at least a century ago for patients with hemophilia may be the answer to removing baby teeth from nervous kids, according to research published on July 3 in ...

A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis after developing an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted. The case report was published ...