New research suggests the wisdom teeth you had pulled may have held two secret abilities all along, scientists now confirm.

Wisdom teeth contain stem cells that can become nerve, heart and bone tissue, new research now clearly confirms.

Under certain circumstances, Medicaid may cover wisdom teeth removal for adults who live in specific states. Each state can determine which dental benefits to provide to adults enrolled in Medicaid. A ...

Having a tooth pulled out can feel like an instant fix. The pain goes, the infection clears, and life moves on. But what many people do not realise is that tooth extraction can have lasting ...

Your dentist has delivered the bad news: You need wisdom teeth removal surgery, a procedure that no one looks forward to having. Curious about what to expect during and after the operation? Experts ...

A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study that could change how dentists ...

Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or whooshing noise in the ears that’s not related to outside sounds. It can have many causes, including impacted teeth and mouth infections. Treating the tooth issues ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth, which usually develop fully at the back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 24 years. Various factors can result in a lack of wisdom teeth, including genetics and ...