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, ...

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. These may include gum disease, dental infections, injury, wisdom teeth complications, or preparation for braces or prostheses. An ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

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 ...