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If your dentist has recommended that you have your wisdom teeth pulled, you may be left with quite a few questions about the procedure. Below we will go over the answers to 10 of the …

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically erupt in the late teen years or early adulthood. And for many, they aren’t even fully visible before they are removed using oral surgery.  While …

Each year in the U.S., millions of people have their wisdom teeth removed. The vast majority of these removals are done to prevent future dental problems, such as overcrowding or impaction. While this is a …

Wisdom teeth are the third molars in the very back of the mouth that usually appear in our late teens or early twenties. Many dentists opt to remove wisdom teeth when they emerge to prevent …

Many patients believe that getting their wisdom teeth out is a big deal. And while it is a milestone in their lives, the good news is that it is actually much less eventful than they …

Sometime between the late teens and mid-’20s wisdom teeth begin to erupt. For a few people, this may be no big deal. For the rest of us, these teeth require a lot of extra space …

Wisdom teeth can be found all the way in the back of your mouth. They are the last molars to erupt and usually make their appearance in the late teen years or early 20s.  It …

In years past, dentists and oral surgeons often recommended that every patient have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent future problems. Dentists now believe that normal wisdom teeth not prone to causing problems can be …

Most patients feel fully recovered from wisdom teeth surgery in three to four days. If you have impacted teeth or any other wisdom teeth complications, it may take up to a week to feel better. …

Wisdom teeth are your third molars. In most people, they do not erupt into the mouth. If left alone, they can cause problems like impaction, infection, tooth misalignment, and adjacent teeth damage. For these reasons, …

In America, over 10 million wisdom teeth are removed per year. While this means that wisdom tooth extraction is a very common procedure, many patients are confused as to what the next steps are when …

The last set of teeth to grow in, your wisdom teeth are the molars all the way in the back of your mouth. And every year, millions of people have them removed.  While they will …

After having your wisdom teeth removed, it’s difficult to find foods that are soft enough to eat without causing any pain. While the healing process can be uncomfortable, enjoying some of your favorite dishes will …

There was a time not too long ago when wisdom teeth extractions were considered a rite of passage to adulthood. Now, more oral surgeons and dentists are taking a wait-and-see approach. Wisdom teeth are carefully …

Dry socket is one of the complications of wisdom tooth extraction that every patient dreads, but it’s actually less common than you might think. A 2016 study found that only 1.8 percent of patients experienced …

Getting wisdom teeth is uncomfortable in even the best of circumstances, but when they become infected, discomfort quickly turns into throbbing pain. The location of wisdom teeth in the back of the mouth makes them …

Do you experience pain in your jaw or frequent headaches that are making it hard to get a good night’s sleep? If you’ve never had your wisdom teeth removed, there’s a good chance they are …

If you’re a young adult and you’ve suddenly started experiencing recurring headaches, it could be wisdom teeth—even if you don’t see or feel them yet. Here’s what you should know about how wisdom teeth and …

Dental implants are the most natural option for replacing missing teeth. This is because they’re the only option that replaces the tooth both above and below the gum line, preventing bone loss in the jaw. …

One of the most common procedures we perform as oral surgeons is wisdom tooth extraction. Why is that? Well, it’s simple: everyone gets wisdom teeth and almost everyone needs to get them pulled out. Here …