The trouble with wisdom teeth is more accurately a byproduct of our changing environment—specifically, our diet ...

Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery, according to a new study. Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved ...

Nonopioids were noninferior on days 2 and 3 and during the postoperative period, with all confidence intervals within the margin of noninferiority. HealthDay News — For patients undergoing impacted ...

Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

Many states may have Medicaid coverage for wisdom tooth extractions if the removal is medically necessary, but coverage depends on the state. Older adults may also be able to get coverage through a ...

A 26-year-old woman experienced vertigo after having two teeth surgically removed, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal. Only four similar cases have been ...

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 ...