Maxillofacial surgery describes a broad category of procedures involving the mouth, jaw, or lower face. It can help to treat a range of conditions and is sometimes done to prepare the mouth for dental ...

A patient who claims her jaw was broken during a third-molar surgery when she whipped her head forward in response to not having enough anesthesia has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and the ...

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Denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva) treatment for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis may increase the risk of dental issues, researchers reported, though they were mostly minor. According to 10-year data ...

Razan Ankour, 26, from the Gorbals in Glasgow, was left with a scar 'like a knife wound' on her neck after surgery to treat ...

Yogurt, pudding, or cottage cheese can serve as a source of protein and calcium to support recovery. Colder foods may also feel soothing around the surgical site and against swollen gums.