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 ...

We have two sets of teeth during our lifetime. These are primary (baby) teeth and adult teeth. People typically have 20 primary teeth and 32 adult teeth. It’s also possible to have an extra, or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with diabetes in the U.S. are more likely to have dental caries and a higher mean number of missing teeth ...

Off the bat, why don’t we do this already? To better understand what we’re up against in this toothy quest, Dr. Ophir Klein—a professor of orofacial sciences and pediatrics at the University of ...

Free, universal dental care would make a “huge difference” to many parents, she said. Dental for All spokeswoman Hana ...

Losing teeth is more common as we age, due to gum disease, decay, general wear and tear, and other health-related issues. That’s especially true for adults over the age of 60, according to experts.

The Third City Community Clinic will be putting on a tooth extraction clinic on Oct. 10 in Grand Island. Susan Aguilar, director of the Third City Community Clinic, said she hopes the clinic will be ...

Good tooth-brushing habits are something our parents drummed into us from an early age. And now that we're adults, cleaning our teeth is one of those every day must-dos we have definitely got down. Or ...