When you have a wisdom tooth removed, the ache should quickly recede from memory. But some people develop a painful complication called dry socket. Allowing the wound to heal undisturbed can help ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, then you might be familiar with a severely painful — and aptly named — condition known as dry socket (alveolar osteitis). Dry socket occurs when the blood clot ...

THERE are numerous reasons your dental professional might recommend that you have your tooth pulled, a process also known as a tooth extraction. While most patients are familiar with a wisdom tooth ...

Why do we have wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. These teeth can be very useful to the mouth when healthy and ...