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 ...

Your dentist says it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth. They may refer you to an oral surgeon, who will do the procedure in their office. It should only take a few days for you to heal and get back ...

Q. My name is Kaci and I live in L.A. County which is currently a hotspot for COVID. I have a wisdom tooth removal scheduled for next Friday. The tooth is my bottom right molar. The tooth has never ...

Impacted wisdom teeth are wisdom teeth that do not erupt properly. It can lead to overcrowding of the teeth, infections, ear pain, and swelling. There may also be pain and swelling in the gums, tooth ...

That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories from friends or family about their own experiences. It seems like almost ...

Symptoms of a wisdom tooth infection include pain, swelling, difficulty chewing or opening the mouth, fever, and more. Treatments may include antiseptic mouthwash and antibiotics. A person’s mouth is ...

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 ...