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 ...

Extraction of an infected tooth prior to cardiac surgery may risky, including the risk of death prior to surgery, reveals a study in the March 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Dental ...

People with an infected or abscessed tooth are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. They are at particular risk for developing a serious infection during surgery, including endocarditis, a ...

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

What is the best medication for pain after tooth extraction? Acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) along with ibuprofen is the most widely used drug. The comparison of the effectiveness of ten ...