After tooth extraction, a typical socket will develop a blood clot while the wound heals. In a dry socket, the blood clot will partially or fully detach from the wound, which can worsen the pain. Dry ...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham say they’ve come up with a new type of gel that can repair and rebuild tooth ...

Like some previous attempts to regrow enamel, this new gel mimics how tooth enamel gets laid down in the first place. The new ...

Teeth may need to be removed for a number of reasons, usually due to extensive decay, 'gum' disease, or trauma resulting in painful, abscessed and/or loose teeth. In some non-emergency situations ...

If you have a tooth pulled and you don’t get an implant, your cheek can cave in, making your face depressed. There are fillers that can treat this condition. Tim Lee Q. I have a depression that has ...

A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provides better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen after wisdom ...