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Wisdom teeth, often causing discomfort and infection, may require extraction due to impaction. Challenges in oral hygiene and potential nerve damage support their removal for overall oral health.

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

You don’t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen for the ...