Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause extreme fatigue and physical difficulties that may make looking after dental health challenging. As a result, some people with MS may need dental extractions.

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental ...

Osteoporosis medicines that slow down the action of the osteoclasts — the cells that break down bone so that it can be ...

Dental extraction is performed frequently and can be accompanied by perioperative or postoperative complications. Bleeding is among the most common and important issues to consider in the ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) generally does not cover dental extractions unless they are essential for another covered medical procedure or performed during a hospital stay. Medicare Advantage ...

A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis after developing an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted. The case report was published ...