When you have a wisdom tooth removed, the ache should quickly recede from memory. But some people develop a painful complication called dry socket. Allowing the wound to heal undisturbed can help ...

This painful sensation can occur as a complication after dental surgery. Because it can delay healing, it’s important to take steps to avoid it. What is dry socket? When you have a tooth removed, you ...

Having wisdom teeth surgery can be a real pain, but if your healing regimen goes awry, you can find yourself in a world of hurt. An expert from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry explains this ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

Getting your wisdom teeth extracted might sound stressful and painful, but it’s something that many people experience. According to Gentle Dental, 70% of people will eventually need to get their ...

Dragan Grubor is Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and Senior Consultant Surgeon in the Austin Hospital. Anton Sklavos and Seth ...

The removal of wisdom teeth, also called third molars, is one of the most common surgical procedures in the US. We spend an estimated $3 billion a year having 10 million wisdom teeth taken out, ...

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars — the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth — that usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Scientists believe that wisdom teeth were essential for our ...