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, ...

Tooth extraction, or the removal of a tooth, is a relatively common procedure for adults, even though their teeth are meant to be permanent. Here are a few of the reasons someone may need to get a ...

Drs. Dan Martin and Rachel Appelblatt at Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center are your local dental implant and oral surgery specialists. They are experienced and board certified oral surgeons who ...

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 ...

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. These may include gum disease, dental infections, injury, wisdom teeth complications, or preparation for braces or prostheses. An ...

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 ...

There are several risks and complications of a tooth extraction that may affect some patients who need to have a tooth removed. Tooth extraction is associated with several general post-surgical ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains the primary defense.

A new study challenges the belief that pulling wisdom teeth has a negative effect on taste. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that extraction not only can ...

Dentists recommend avoiding alcohol after a tooth extraxtion due to the risk of delayed healing. Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that involves removing a tooth from its socket in the ...

The danger lies in how quickly infection can reach the nerve of the tooth. In a normal tooth, enamel and dentine provide ...