A knocked-out tooth, often from a fall or sports injury, can be frightening for both children and parents. Knowing what to do ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Free tooth extractions are being offered at Bradfordville Dental Care Saturday for the first 50 patients, according to the dental care facility. No insurance is required, ...

A mother-of-two ended up in ICU with sepsis after a routine tooth extraction and says she “might have died”. Shoshannah Shand spent two weeks in hospital, where she was told that she had contracted ...

The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...

On the way home from her wisdom tooth extraction, this girl babbles incoherently to her mom, who struggles to contain her laughter. First, the girl complains about "not having lips" and "never getting ...

You're crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a sick feeling as you realize what it is -- a piece of broken tooth.

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled, according to a study recently published in ...

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...

Discover a comprehensive guide to tooth extraction and Learn about the reasons for removal, the procedure, and aftercare for a smooth recovery. Tooth extraction is a most common dental procedure often ...