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 ...

The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting to ask whether it’s always necessary. Those who oppose automatically taking out ...

A small percentage of patients request the extraction of healthy teeth, and though dentists report reluctance, many pull the teeth anyway, according to a study published on March 30 in the Journal of ...

In a root canal, the pulp is removed from the tooth. The inside of the tooth, including the root canals, is then cleaned and disinfected to remove bacteria. After this has been done, the tooth is ...

Headaches can be traced to a variety of causes, including wisdom teeth that are emerging, impacted, or need to be removed. Keep reading to learn why wisdom teeth can cause headaches, and how to treat ...