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, ...

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 ...

Impacted wisdom tooth: Warm water and salt rinse are one of the most effective ways to keep pain at bay. It also helps in killing harmful bacteria and aids in healing the gums (Image: Canva) Have you ...

TikTokers are drinking pineapple juice before wisdom teeth surgeries to reduce their risk of swelling. Pineapple juice contains an anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain. However, drinking large ...

For decades, having wisdom teeth removed was a rite of passage – one many high school graduates squeezed in before leaving for college. The thinking was that it was best to lose those mostly useless, ...

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 ...

This week's pop music trend or epidemic, of sorts? Wisdom teeth removal. Ariana Grande got one of hers yanked earlier this week and now Lady Gaga is recovering from the same procedure, which isn't ...

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 ...

Over the last 12,000 years, the human jaw shape has changed in response to the shift of our diets from hunter-gatherer to agriculture-based foods. Yet, generally, people’s teeth haven’t undergone a ...