Impacted wisdom teeth are surgically removed by an oral surgeon and will require anesthesia. Impacted wisdom teeth are a serious condition that can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Medical ...

Some wisdom teeth fully erupt so they totally stick out of the gums. But more than 90% of people who get third molars have at ...

Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC, Director, Division of Foundational Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people ...

A 9-year-old girl in California died after a dental surgery during which she was under anesthesia, according to the medical ...

VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A nine-year-old girl died last week after dental surgery in Vista. On March 18, the child underwent dental surgery involving anesthesia, moved to a recovery room and then ...