Having a tooth pulled out can feel like an instant fix. The pain goes, the infection clears, and life moves on. But what many people do not realise is that tooth extraction can have lasting ...

Introduction This paper explores the widely relevant topic of obtaining valid consent in dental practice, focusing on assessing restorability of teeth planned for extraction. The General Dental ...

Introduction Intraligamentary local anaesthesia (ILA) with articaine is described as an effective alternative to inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) for extraction of posterior teeth in the mandible, ...

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 ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Seeing your child’s smile is one of the most delightful parts of being a parent. But if your little one injures a tooth, you may worry that it could impact their smile permanently. Fortunately, ...

Leah Suzanne is a professional writer with decades of experience covering health, wellness and fitness. From interviewing top experts about the COVID-19 pandemic to asking sought-after celebrity ...