When you have a wisdom tooth removed, the ache should quickly recede from memory. But some people develop a painful complication called dry socket. Allowing the wound to heal undisturbed can help ...

This painful sensation can occur as a complication after dental surgery. Because it can delay healing, it’s important to take steps to avoid it. What is dry socket? When you have a tooth removed, you ...

Having wisdom teeth surgery can be a real pain, but if your healing regimen goes awry, you can find yourself in a world of hurt. An expert from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry explains this ...

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

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure that many people opt for. Sometimes, there is very little space for the wisdom tooth to emerge. This puts undue pressure on adjacent teeth, causing pain ...

From infancy through early adolescence, humans develop their first set of teeth, lose them, and get a whole new set again. Then again in early adulthood, the final set of teeth emerge. These teeth ...