The primary treatment for a tooth abscess is always surgical: drainage, root canal, or extraction. Antibiotics alone cannot cure an abscess because they can’t remove the source of the infection.

You don’t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen for the ...

Knowing when to see an oral surgeon in St. Augustine can save your smile—discover the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore.

Proper dental care reduces chronic inflammation and may improve systemic health and quality of life. In this dvm360 interview, Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, covers decision making for extractions, how ...

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled? You don't need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than ...

While on a girls' trip to Turkey, I dabbled in medical tourism. I saved about $700 on dental work and wisdom-tooth surgery ...