Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

Ridge preservation and tooth extraction healing are critical processes in oral rehabilitation, aimed at maintaining alveolar bone volume and establishing optimal conditions for subsequent dental ...

Female patients have a greater risk of developing dry socket after tooth extraction, according to a new Journal of the American Dental Association study. The risk was even higher for women taking ...

Diet: Stick to soft foods for the first few days, avoiding hot liquids and foods that may irritate the extraction site. Oral ...

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.