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 ...

A diabetic woman faced sudden blindness after a tooth extraction. Doctors diagnosed a severe eye infection, metastatic ...

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 ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

To pull or not to pull is a common dilemma when patients have the potentially dangerous combination of abscessed teeth and the need for heart surgery. In such cases, problem teeth often are extracted ...

A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family Dentistry by Baria Yassin hosted its 6th annual free tooth-pulling event Wednesday morning. Dentist Dr. Rony Yassin told 3NEWS the event is a tribute to Dr. Baria's late ...

Extractions will cost $25 - cash only - per tooth. This will include an exam and X-Ray. Appointments are recommended; call (865) 264-6356 to schedule your appointment, according to an Anderson County ...

An 8-year-old girl has died in Tolima, Colombia, after undergoing a "simple" tooth extraction. In a local television broadcast, the relatives of the little girl said that she suffered an unexpected ...

Ree Drummond, star of The Pioneer Woman, truly entered a wild frontier of oral healthcare when she opted to have a wisdom tooth pulled with no sedation whatsoever. According to People, on New Year's ...