Q: Hello Dr. Richard. I have three impacted wisdom teeth that are causing problems: one lower left molar, and two upper molars. I had a panorex X-ray done in 2016 and I was told that the lower molar ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. They look just like the first and second molars, but can sometimes be a little smaller. They are commonly called wisdom ...

Do you cringe when you drink something too hot, too cold or too sweet? Even if you don't feel any pain, these can be signs of more than just a sensitive tooth --you might have a cavity. Over time, ...

Wisdom teeth are your third molars, the furthest ones back in your mouth. They got their name because they typically appear when you’re between the ages of 17 and 21, when you’re more mature and have ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...

The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting to ask whether it’s always necessary. Those who oppose automatically taking out ...

Wisdom teeth are often misaligned Those third molars emerge at ages 17 to 25 There is now a more nuanced message about handling those teeth For decades, having wisdom teeth removed was a rite of ...

Could wisdom teeth be a problem of the past? Researchers have found that young children who got shots of anesthetic for dental work sometimes never grow lower wisdom teeth when they are older. The ...