OTC pain relievers were as effective as, or better than, prescription opioids for pain after wisdom tooth extraction, in both ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wisdom teeth are the last molar teeth to come out, usually in their late teens and early 20s, around the time of adulthood.

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 ...

A woman suffered nerve damage after a painful wisdom tooth extraction where the dentist ignored her distress. The Health and Disability Commissioner found the dentist breached health consumer rights ...

As a 17-year-old, Rob Washington was relieved to hear he didn't need his wisdom teeth removed. His dentist noted that the teeth were coming through at an angle, but said there was no point taking them ...

Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are often linked to pain and discomfort. Many people dread their arrival, as these teeth can cause swelling, soreness, and trouble chewing. The fear of wisdom ...

And on this latest episode of Rappers Doing The Absolute Most, we have Wiz Khalifa conquering his fear of the dentist by getting his wisdom teeth ripped out of their sockets. The “Black and Yellow” MC ...