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 ...

The practice of extracting primary canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a study published Wednesday in Cochrane ...

Diet: Stick to soft foods for the first few days, avoiding hot liquids and foods that may irritate the extraction site. Oral ...

KUTV — The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child is seen by a dentist within 6 months of the first tooth appearing in the mouth, but no later than the child’s first birthday. Making ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...