JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and parents are being reminded of the importance of avoiding tooth decay because it can have long-term consequences for kids.

Although permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction may be needed. A very common reason involves a tooth that is too badly damaged, from trauma ...

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, ...

Tooth extraction is the forced removal of a tooth from its bony socket present in the mouth. It is done manually by a dentist using tooth forceps in a dental clinic. The first thing that comes to ...

Tooth decay that has extended deep into the tooth If infection destroys a large portion of the tooth or surrounding bone If the space in your mouth is not for all the teeth If you have impacted teeth ...

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 ...