Sometimes, a tooth can become so severely damaged or infected that your dentist might discuss a couple of different kinds of treatment plans with you. The first is a root canal, and the other is a ...

There are several risks and complications of a tooth extraction that may affect some patients who need to have a tooth removed. Tooth extraction is associated with several general post-surgical ...

Do you know what’s going on inside your teeth? I had never even contemplated the matter until April, when one of my molars began its revolt and my teeth became the only things I was capable of ...

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Kevin Hogan, founder of Smiles by Hogan, recommends individuals experiencing tooth pain in the Charleston, SC area to visit a dentist early to ...

If you just had your wisdom teeth removed, you no doubt have swollen, sore, and sensitive gums. It can take a few weeks to heal from wisdom tooth extraction, according to the American Association of ...

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...