College student A, who is about to open, has one more concern in addition to the concerns his peers face these days. It's about the extraction of the wisdom tooth. Not only am I cautious every time I ...

People in urgent need of dental care are resorting to pulling their own teeth out, the patient watchdog has found. Those who experience a broken tooth, abscess or severe tooth pain should be able to ...

Tooth avulsion is a dental emergency where a tooth is completely displaced from its socket. Replantation within 15–60 minutes significantly improves chances of saving the tooth. Storing the tooth in ...

A knocked-out tooth, often from a fall or sports injury, can be frightening for both children and parents. Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all the difference, especially with a ...

The family of a 33-year-old man who lapsed into a coma and died following a tooth extraction is suing an oral surgeon, a dental service organization (DSO), and a Texas practice where the procedure was ...