The practice of extracting primary canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a study published Wednesday in Cochrane ...

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 ...

KUTV — The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child is seen by a dentist within 6 months of the first tooth appearing in the mouth, but no later than the child’s first birthday. Making ...