"I have a root canal infection and it's extremely painful.""It calmed down once after taking antibiotics, but it started hurting again two months later.""My dentist told me that there's no guarantee ...

A tooth that has been treated many times—is extraction the only option? What you need to know to extend its lifespanYou may be feeling anxious, wondering, "I've had this tooth treated so many times, ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) has compared the effectiveness of ten pharmacological interventions in order to develop guidelines for acute pain management after ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) generally does not cover dental extractions unless they are essential for another covered medical procedure or performed during a hospital stay. Medicare Advantage ...

Hudsonville Dental hosted its annual Smiles from the Heart event, offering patients one free service: a cleaning, filling or tooth extraction.

Wisdom teeth—scientifically known as the third molars—are the final set of teeth to develop and emerge in the human mouth, typically making their appearance during late adolescence and early adulthood ...

According to the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, complications from tooth extractions occur in roughly 2-5% of cases — yet most of these complications stem from preventable aftercare ...

No one likes going to the dentist, but ending up in that chair when you’re pregnant presents unique challenges: Your back may hurt, your gums may be extra sensitive, every flavor of toothpaste or ...

A 26-year-old woman experienced vertigo after having two teeth surgically removed, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal. Only four similar cases have been ...