During tooth extraction recovery, people must maintain the blood clot that forms in the tooth socket. Aftercare may involve rest, cold compresses, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication.

Whether it is tooth decay or an infection, tooth extraction can be done due to several reasons. Just because the problematic tooth has been removed, don't think you can take things lightly.

A woman has said she was forced to pull out her teeth after waiting nearly seven years for an NHS dentist appointment. Linda Colla, 76, began searching for a dentist when she moved to Nottingham ...

A man who almost died several times after having a tooth removed is calling for a change to medical guidance to prevent it from happening to anyone else. Greg Hutton, 62, survived two bouts of ...