Extraction of an infected tooth prior to cardiac surgery may risky, including the risk of death prior to surgery, reveals a study in the March 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Dental ...

People with an infected or abscessed tooth are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. They are at particular risk for developing a serious infection during surgery, including endocarditis, a ...

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMDMedically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Dental extraction is the removal of adult teeth to take on issues like tooth decay, infection, or crowding. The ...