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 ...

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 ...

Getting your wisdom teeth removed can help prevent complications like tooth decay, crowding, and impaction. But this procedure, which removes the third molars that usually come in around ages 17 to 21 ...

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, ...

When it comes to dental health, the removal of wisdom teeth is often a topic of considerable debate. While many of us go through this rite of passage without a second thought, recent discussions and ...

Many states may have Medicaid coverage for wisdom tooth extractions if the removal is medically necessary, but coverage depends on the state. Older adults may also be able to get coverage through a ...

When you hear the words "wisdom teeth," those viral (and, oftentimes, hilarious) postextraction videos may come to mind — and same. But have you ever wondered why wisdom teeth need to be removed? Your ...

Getting wisdom teeth taken out is widely considered to be a painful experience. People have long posted videos of them online following the procedure being affected by the pain medication, recovering ...

Kaia Gerber posted candid photos of her face after her wisdom teeth surgery to encourage fans to vote Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the Parents team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

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 ...

Paris Hilton had four wisdom teeth taken out today (09.05.13). The 32-year-old socialite was left in agony after undergoing the procedure to remove her unneeded gnashers and has taken to her bed to ...