Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Wisdom Tooth”
Not everyone has wisdom teeth. If you do have wisdom teeth, there is a chance that these teeth can become infected. When you have a wisdom tooth infection, it is likely that extraction will be recommended to relieve the pain and pressure caused by your wisdom teeth. Here are some signs of a wisdom tooth infection to look out for. …
For decades, having wisdom teeth removed was a rite of passage for teenagers. They were routinely removed whether they had problems or not. Today, most experts agree that wisdom teeth should be carefully evaluated, but they do not necessarily need to be removed if they do not show signs of issues. Still, wisdom teeth are the most likely of all …
An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are removed each year. As the theory goes, these teeth are prone to having issues and are not really needed for chewing, so it is better to get them out of the way. Today, though, dentistry is starting to rethink that idea. Whether or not you need to have your wisdom teeth extracted depends …