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 ...

Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people have enough space in their jaw to let wisdom teeth come in and are able to clean them. When wisdom teeth emerge, they can cause ...

A questionnaire survey of the reasons for tooth extraction in Scottish general dental practices was carried out in 1999 and the findings compared with those of a similar study performed in 1984 ...

"We were shocked in that moment," Andrea, 32, a stay‑at‑home mom from Florida, told Newsweek of the revelation.

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 ...

Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or whooshing noise in the ears that’s not related to outside sounds. It can have many causes, including impacted teeth and mouth infections. Treating the tooth issues ...