Objective To determine the effectiveness of chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash (CHX) after tooth extraction for the prevention of alveolar osteitis (AO). Material and methods We conducted a double-blind ...

An ICE detainee, who had been at a Florence detention center for four months, died Monday following an untreated tooth ...

Dental emergencies are unpredictable and often stressful, striking when least expected. Whether it’s a sudden toothache, a broken crown, or trauma from an accident, knowing how to respond quickly can ...

Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. The ...

Accessible emergency dental services in SE Calgary provide same-day care for unexpected oral health concerns Dental ...

Dentists wrote more than 2.3 million prescriptions last year for an antibiotic called clindamycin, whose label has carried a ...

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Decay-related tooth extractions cost the NHS £51.2 million in the 2024/5 financial year, up from £45.8 million the previous year, according to newly-released statistics. The Office for Health ...

Khaberni - Many people may need to remove a wisdom tooth due to severe pain or unbearable inflammation, but adhering to ...

A tooth cracked in half may not hurt, but it still needs prompt evaluation—delaying treatment can lead to infection, nerve damage, or tooth loss. Even without pain, warning signs like sensitivity, ...

Tooth pain when biting down can be caused by cavities or tooth decay, which need treatment to prevent more serious issues. Damage like cracks or loosened teeth from accidents or grinding can also ...

(WGN) — A 17-year-old girl died from complications during a dental extraction surgery in Illinois this summer, a medical examiner determined. Sophie Farmer died at a hospital on July 24 after she ...