The appointment marked Octavio Vega Saenz’s first time in a dental exam chair in a very long time. How long? “Since I’ve been Octavio,” he joked in an interview in Spanish. A painful molar had brought ...

A local family oral health advocate urges support for Florida's SMILES Act, which would expand dental services under the ...

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Dental benefits are schemes that help employees cover the costs of dental-related work, which could include routine check-ups ...

County residents looking to start the summer with a healthy smile can head to Houlton this week for the Aroostook Charitable ...

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Dental insurance may offer basic dental care, which generally includes simple extraction. Some policies may also cover major care like surgical extraction. Whether the policy covers the procedure ...

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.

The idea of having a tooth removed can be intimidating. The good news is that modern dentistry has come a long way, and dental extractions are far more comfortable than they used to be. During the ...