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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 …