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 ...

Dentists recommend proactive removal of wisdom tooth when they see a high risk of future issues like crowding, decay or cysts ...

Q: I’m getting a lot of advice during my pregnancy. Some of it is useful, but there have been a few old wives’ tales mixed in. A friend says you’re supposed to save your children’s baby teeth because ...

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