If you need to get your wisdom teeth out, don’t fret about this procedure. It’s a very common
practice that’s done for people whose wisdom teeth are causing problems or will cause them
problems in the future. Whether you have all four of your wisdom teeth or just a couple, you
might...
Your third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. For many people, these teeth can cause problems in the oral cavity, leading them to consider removal.
While some people are able to keep their wisdom teeth with no issues, others may experience...
Wisdom teeth—the third molars in the very back of your mouth that don’t come in until the
latter teenage years—are a nuisance for many people. Although not everyone will need to have
their wisdom teeth removed, many people experience impacted wisdom teeth that are painful
and cause problems.
Do we really need our...
Tooth extractions can be necessary for various reasons, including decay, injury, or crowding. While many people focus on the immediate effects of losing a tooth, it’s essential to consider the longer-term consequences of leaving a gap unaddressed.
Leaving a gap after a tooth extraction can have more significant impacts than...
Getting your wisdom teeth removed is a very common procedure that the majority of people
have done. Your wisdom teeth—also called your third molars—don’t erupt until some people are nearing the end of their teenage years, and for others still, the teeth may not make an appearance until the early...
Wisdom teeth—those molars all the way in the back of your mouth that make an appearance in
your latter teenage years—will need to be removed for the majority of people. Our jaws are
much smaller today than they were thousands of years ago. Most people will have some type of
problem with...
Over five million people have their wisdom teeth removed every year. The procedure is a
common one and can be done by a qualified dentist or an oral surgeon. Experts estimate that
nearly 85% of all people will need to have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent problems
with their smile.
However, no...
With so many people having their third molars removed, it’s natural to wonder why we have wisdom teeth and why they’re no longer necessary to us as a species.
Dry socket, technically called alveolar osteitis, occurs when your extraction site doesn’t heal properly after you’ve had a tooth removed. Dry socket can happen during any type of tooth extraction, including wisdom teeth removal, and is more common in complex or problematic extraction procedures.
After a tooth is removed, there’s essentially a hole...
Wisdom tooth removal is a common procedure. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity, not coming in until the latter teenage years, and for some, not until the early 20s.
Many people have impacted wisdom teeth, meaning the teeth don’t have enough room to comfortably...