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 ...

A tooth-extraction method that originated at least a century ago for patients with hemophilia may be the answer to removing baby teeth from nervous kids, according to research published on July 3 in ...

Wisdom teeth are often misaligned Those third molars emerge at ages 17 to 25 There is now a more nuanced message about handling those teeth For decades, having wisdom teeth removed was a rite of ...

If you're age 17 or older, you may already have wisdom teeth or be in the process of developing them. Wisdom teeth are the molars that emerge at the back of the mouth, usually in the late teens or ...

Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure performed to remove a tooth that is damaged, infected, or no longer viable.

Many a times wisdom teeth don't get enough room to grow properly. In such case, tooth extraction may become necessary. This is when you need to be extra cautious about the food you eat. Did you ...

The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting to ask whether it’s always necessary. Those who oppose automatically taking out ...

Drs. Dan Martin and Rachel Appelblatt at Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center are your local dental implant and oral surgery specialists. They are experienced and board certified oral surgeons who ...