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 ...

A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

An area periodontist and oral surgeon is pioneering new technology designed to make tooth replacement surgery safer, more precise and less painful. Pat Nicosia, who is part of the Kingsland Dental ...

An indirect pulp cap is one method of preserving a tooth that has decay, trauma, or other damage. The crown of your tooth is the part of the tooth you can see in your mouth. It has three layers: ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

A 26-year-old woman experienced vertigo after having two teeth surgically removed, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal. Only four similar cases have been ...