When wisdom teeth break through the gum only partly, often because there’s not enough room in the jaw, they are considered impacted. That can lead to decay, plaque and other problems, ...

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 ...

While people occasionally don’t grow other teeth, it’s much more common for wisdom teeth. Scientists are not sure why this is the case, but it may have to do with the genes you inherit from ...

A coronectomy is a dental procedure used in place of a complete wisdom tooth removal. It’s a newer procedure that’s done only in certain situations. Wisdom teeth are a set of third molars that ...

The surgical removal of wisdom teeth comes with such potential downsides as dry sockets, gum pain and nerve damage, as well as risks associated with the anesthesia used during those procedures.

Wisdom teeth that do not cause complaints are often removed to avoid future issues. However, in the event of removal, complications such as infection of the wound and nerve damage may arise.

While wisdom teeth extraction surgery is common, patients need to be mindful of several self-care recovery tips to make it go more smoothly, said Dr. Kyle Dosch, Spokane-based dental director for ...

Once a rite of passage before college, routine wisdom-tooth extraction has been criticized in recent years as unnecessary and risky. And now, an influential doctors' group says it may be okay to ...

Dec. 15, 2011— -- The parents of a Maryland teen who died earlier this year during wisdom tooth surgery have sued the oral surgeon and the anesthiologist for medical malpractice.