One of the reasons we remove wisdom teeth is because their location in the mouth makes them prime candidates for infection. When there is not enough room for wisdom teeth to completely emerge, it is …
Are Your Wisdom Teeth Causing You Pain?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to emerge, usually appearing in late adolescence to early adulthood. Since they arrive after our other teeth have already settled into place, people often experience pain, discomfort, swelling, and …
What to Expect After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
If you have never had a tooth pulled, it is common to be nervous about having your wisdom teeth extracted. It is true that these extractions are sometimes complicated, especially if the tooth is impacted or …
Top 10 Wisdom Teeth Questions and Answers
Removing wisdom teeth was standard procedure in teenagers for decades, whether the teeth had issues or not. Today, wisdom teeth are carefully evaluated, but they are only removed if they show signs of current or …