The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting to ask whether it’s always necessary. Those who oppose automatically taking out ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. They look just like the first and second molars, but can sometimes be a little smaller. They are commonly called wisdom ...

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, ...

That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories from friends or family about their own experiences. It seems like almost ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the very back of your mouth. These teeth typically come in during the late teen years or early adulthood. If a wisdom tooth gets stuck under your gum or ...

Drs. Dan Martin and Rachel Appelblatt at Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center are your local dental implant and oral surgery specialists. They are experienced and board certified oral surgeons who ...

Popular procedures performed by oral surgeons in Staten Island include extractions and jaw corrections, promising relief and improved function—discover what might suit you best.

Not everyone gets wisdom teeth. I asked my friend David Carsten about it. He studied biochemistry at Washington State University. Now he’s a dentist who teaches about dental sedation and anesthesia at ...

Many states may have Medicaid coverage for wisdom tooth extractions if the removal is medically necessary, but coverage depends on the state. Older adults may also be able to get coverage through a ...

Our grandparents and parents tell stories about the time when kids routinely had their tonsils removed. But for people born in the 1960s and later, their routine surgery stories are about having third ...