Dentists may inadvertently destroy incipient third molars when they administer alveolar nerve blocks in young children, a new study shows. Jerry Swee, MS, DMD, a clinical instructor from the ...

A nerve block, or neural blockade, is a method of producing anesthesia — a loss of feeling used to prevent or control pain. Nerve blocks can be surgical or nonsurgical. Nonsurgical nerve blocks ...

While most people think that tooth decay is something they can get away with for a long period of time, it is highly advisable to treat the condition as soon as possible to avoid further complications ...