A patient in Texas is seeking up to $1 million from a practice and dentist for allegedly pulling the wrong tooth and trying to "stuff the tooth into the socket" after realizing the error, according to ...

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 ...

Dental extraction is performed frequently and can be accompanied by perioperative or postoperative complications. Bleeding is among the most common and important issues to consider in the ...

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 ...

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Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...