Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: My name is Kaci and I live in L.A. County which is currently a hotspot for COVID-19. I have a wisdom tooth removal scheduled for next Friday. The ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when a wisdom tooth gets lodged underneath the gum line. This can trigger irritation, pain, and ultimately lead to gum disease and tooth decay if not treated. Impacted ...

Anyone who has had their wisdom teeth removed knows that they’re a real pain in the … mouth. Now, a study detailed in the Sept. 27 issue of the journal Nature finds these annoying teeth may only exist ...