Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people have enough space in their jaw to let wisdom teeth come in and are able to clean them. When wisdom teeth emerge, they can cause ...

The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting to ask whether it’s always necessary. Those who oppose automatically taking out ...

Impacted wisdom tooth: Warm water and salt rinse are one of the most effective ways to keep pain at bay. It also helps in killing harmful bacteria and aids in healing the gums (Image: Canva) Have you ...

From infancy through early adolescence, humans develop their first set of teeth, lose them, and get a whole new set again. Then again in early adulthood, the final set of teeth emerge. These teeth ...

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. These may include gum disease, dental infections, injury, wisdom teeth complications, or preparation for braces or prostheses. An ...

Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure that many people opt for. Sometimes, there is very little space for the wisdom tooth to emerge. This puts undue pressure on adjacent teeth, causing pain ...

A new study challenges the belief that pulling wisdom teeth has a negative effect on taste. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that extraction not only can ...

Young people who take opioids after surgery may develop an addiction to them. Researchers at the University of Michigan found young people between the ages of 13 and 30 are nearly three times more ...

Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or whooshing noise in the ears that’s not related to outside sounds. It can have many causes, including impacted teeth and mouth infections. Treating the tooth issues ...

Extraction was performed in February 2007 Part of wisdom tooth left behind in patient's mouth Patient had severe pain as a result of botched extraction WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A dentist whose temper ...