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 ...

There are several situations where removing a tooth becomes the most appropriate treatment. Severe tooth decay that cannot be ...

A 23-year-old woman in São Paulo, Brazil, has died from an infection after a wisdom tooth extraction. The case has been registered as a suspicious death and will be investigated by the Civil Police.

Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, White Plains, NY, of counsel to Morton Povman PC, Forest Hills, NY; On May 26, 2010, plaintiff Kathleen Gardner, 44, an attorney, was examined by her dentist, Dr.