The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...

Despite a healthy diet, mice missing teeth showed notable memory loss In A Nutshell Memory declined after tooth loss in mice.

A knocked-out tooth, often from a fall or sports injury, can be frightening for both children and parents. Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all the difference, especially with a ...

Remember that delicious "hell hath no fury" story about an angry dentist in Poland who pulled out all of her ex-boyfriend's teeth? You may be shocked to learn that it didn't really happen. Tennant ...

A little boy is standing outside, a remote control in his hands. What appears to be dental floss is tied to a loose baby tooth on one end and a toy rocket on the other. Under the direction of his dad, ...

MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - An Ohio woman is suing a university and a prominent surgeon after her husband died following a dental operation. Matthew Miller, 48, died in 2023, with the Ohio State ...

The concerned mother wrote on Mumsnet that her kid is “so desperate” for more visits from the tooth fairy Brian Anthony Hernandez, who has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, joined PEOPLE as a ...

Tooth avulsion is a dental emergency where a tooth is completely displaced from its socket. Replantation within 15–60 minutes significantly improves chances of saving the tooth. Storing the tooth in ...