Researchers have found in a randomized controlled clinical trial that submucosal infiltration of injectable platelet-rich ...

The removal of wisdom teeth, also called third molars, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the US. We spend an estimated $3 billion a year having 10 million wisdom teeth taken out, ...

That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories from friends or family about their own experiences. It seems like almost ...

Everybody knows somebody with a wisdom tooth removal story: tales of cheek puffiness and recovery room, OMG-she-said-that?! abound. As a nurse, I considered wisdom teeth removal a minor procedure that ...

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly ...

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come in. Your jaw is often fully developed by the time they emerge, so there may not be enough room for them to fit properly. This can lead to pain and other ...

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 ...

Each year, about 5 million people have their wisdom teeth removed. Whether it be due to pain, repeated infection, damage to nearby teeth, or other medical reasoning, getting your wisdom teeth ...

A look at the nuances of brushing, interdental cleaning, and why a healthy mouth requires personalized guidance.

While having your wisdom teeth out is typically seen as a teenage rite of passage, the truth is that people of all ages require orthodontic treatment to have these teeth removed. Adults generally get ...