OTC pain relievers were as effective as, or better than, prescription opioids for pain after wisdom tooth extraction, in both ...

You don’t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and ...

Everybody knows somebody with a wisdom tooth removal story: tales of cheek puffiness and recovery room, OMG-she-said-that?! abound. As a nurse, I considered wisdom teeth removal a minor procedure that ...

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.

The use and benefits of antimicrobial prophylaxis in third molar surgery is controversial and there are no definite recommendations on the role of prophylactic antibiotics. Medically compromised ...

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 ...

A recent study has found that extracting impacted wisdom teeth hidden in the lower jaw is more advantageous when done at a ...