Tooth extractions are commonly associated with a fair amount of trauma. But they can become a matter of applying light pressure and waiting for a telltale "pop," signaling the disengagement of the ...

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 ...

Laser therapy has numerous applications and may improve oral wound healing by encouraging cell regeneration, lessening pain, and modulating the immune system, but its use after tooth extraction ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I take Fosamax for osteoporosis. I need to have a tooth extracted, but I heard that my jaw could die if I do this. Is that true? The risk of bone death (osteonecrosis) from tooth ...

We have two sets of teeth during our lifetime. These are primary (baby) teeth and adult teeth. People typically have 20 primary teeth and 32 adult teeth. It’s also possible to have an extra, or ...

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 ...