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 ...

Removing an infected tooth prior to cardiac surgery may increase the risk of major adverse outcomes, including risk of death prior to surgery, even though the practice is relatively routine. This ...

Most patients prefer to avoid having a tooth removed, and dentists usually recommend saving the biological tooth if it is possible. However, dental extraction or tooth removal may be the option in ...

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth, which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected then filled and sealed.

Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of one or more teeth from the mouth. This is a procedure that is usually performed by a dental surgeon. Milk teeth may be removed from a child's mouth ...

According to the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, complications from tooth extractions occur in roughly 2-5% of ...

A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis after developing an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted. The case report was published ...

Avoiding dental disease is important for patients at risk of infective endocarditis. While bacteria can get into the bloodstream during tooth brushing, the risk is much lower when the teeth and the ...

Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

Multiple sclerosis can affect many areas of your daily life, including dental care. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis and the medications you take for these symptoms can lead to an increased need for ...