Until research provides more definitive answers about wisdom tooth removal, here are some guidelines for consumers to keep in mind, based on insights from dentistry professors, dentists and patients, ...

Getting your wisdom teeth extracted might sound stressful and painful, but it’s something that many people experience. According to Gentle Dental, 70% of people will eventually need to get their ...

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 ...

The human body is remarkably good at handling repairs. Cut the skin, and the blood will clot over the wound and the healing ...

It’s best to skip hard, crunchy, and chewy foods after your wisdom teeth removal, so you don’t disrupt the healing process.