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 ...

Table 1 shows the prevalence of current, former, and non-smokers by study variables among adults aged 20-39 years. The overall percentage of current smokers was 29.6% of the study population (55.3% ...

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 ...

Read on as we discuss how smoking affects your oral health, why oral hygiene is important in smokers and tips to improve your oral hygiene.

A systematic review uncovers links between maternal smoking and tooth defects in children, from missing teeth to enamel damage, while calling for stronger research to confirm the risks. Study: The ...