Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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.

After getting a tooth removed, white tissue made of blood vessels, white blood cells, and collagen may form in the tooth socket as part of the healing process. But if you have symptoms of an infection ...

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled, according to a study recently published in ...

Yes, getting a tooth pulled can hurt. However, your dentist will typically give you local anesthesia during the procedure to eliminate the pain. Also, following the procedure, dentists usually ...

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