Nearly 5000 children with rotten teeth from all around New Zealand are waiting for surgery to have them removed.

Soaring numbers of children have had to be admitted to hospital to have rotten teeth removed while thousands more are enduring lengthy and painful waits. The number of youngsters undergoing procedures ...

The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...