That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories ...

Nationwide surveys to determine the reasons for extraction have been carried out in several countries (Table 1). The reasons for tooth loss in Scotland were unknown until 1986 when Kay and ...

A questionnaire survey of the reasons for tooth extraction in Scottish general dental practices was carried out in 1999 and the findings compared with those of a similar study performed in 1984 ...

Learn how to prepare for a wisdom tooth removal, what recovery looks like, and the things to be aware of both before and after surgery.

Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of one or more teeth from the mouth. This is a procedure that is usually performed by a dental surgeon. Milk teeth may be removed from a child's ...

According to Dr. Yadira Cardona-Rohena of Hamilton Mill Oral & Facial Surgery, the consequences can be serious and ...

Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth, also called third molars, unnecessary in humans. If trapped in the gums, impacted wisdom teeth may lead to dental problems such as pain, infection or ...

Wisdom teeth extraction may refine taste buds, albeit just a little, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania. People who had their wisdom teeth pulled were better able to ...