Mystics top Aces 94–83, but early in the game, Chelsea Gray’s elbow struck Jade Melbourne’s mouth, knocking part of a tooth out.

The recovery period for a tooth extraction site depends on a number of factors, including the difficulty of the extraction, the patient's overall health, and post-extraction care guidelines.

Summary A dry socket can develop after a tooth extraction if the protective clot doesn't form or gets dislodged. Severe pain and other symptoms can occur.

A person's teeth can all hurt suddenly for many different reasons, including gum disease, cavities, and other conditions. Learn more here.

Deep cleaning teeth helps get rid of bad breath and promotes healing of gum disease. But deep cleanings have risks too. Learn the pros and cons of deep dental cleaning.