Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure that many people opt for. Sometimes, there is very little space for the wisdom tooth to emerge. This puts undue pressure on adjacent teeth, causing pain ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had toothache and went to a dentist, who sent me to an oral surgeon, who removed a tooth. Now (on and off), I have a toothache where the tooth was removed (of course, I realize it ...

There are many potential reasons why wisdom teeth need to be removed. Below is the list of various situations when the extraction of these teeth is recommended: Patients usually experience ...

That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories from friends or family about their own experiences. It seems like almost ...

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 ...

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

A mother has been left with permanent nerve damage after a botched tooth removal left her with a condition that means she drools when she eats. Katie Cross, 31, of Leytonstone in east London, was ...

Discusses the indications for using an extraoral approach when surgically removing a lower third molar. Discusses the normal radiographic appearance of the ID canal and possible variations. A useful ...