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 ...

Doctors may recommend tooth extraction if you have tooth decay, infection, or crowding. Cost can vary by your location, whether the tooth is impacted, and if you need additional teeth removed. While ...

Family Dentistry on the Southside will once again offer free tooth extractions to those in need, hoping to ease the pain—both ...

Although permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction may be needed. A very common reason involves a tooth that is too badly damaged, from trauma ...

Some health problems can’t be prevented, but many others--with good habits--can be reduced or avoided completely. A perfect example is found in our mouths. We all get one set of permanent teeth, but ...

After getting a tooth removed, white tissue made of blood vessels, white blood cells, and collagen may form in the tooth socket as part of the healing process. But if you have symptoms of an infection ...

Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell today released a report finding a dentist in breach of several rights in the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the ...