Antibiotic prophylaxis may lower the risk of dry socket (DS) and surgical site infection (SSI) following lower third-molar (LM3) extraction, according to a study recently published in the Journal of ...

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

Dry socket, clinically termed alveolar osteitis, is a common complication following tooth extractions, particularly of the mandibular third molars. Its occurrence, characterised by the premature loss ...

In a TikTok with over 691,000 views, content creator @thefinemethod shares her scary experience and encourages viewers to stay on top of their dental health. “If your tooth is hurting, go to the ...

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 ...

A 23-year-old woman in São Paulo, Brazil, has died from an infection after a wisdom tooth extraction. The case has been registered as a suspicious death and will be investigated by the Civil Police.

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...

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 ...

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The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...