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.

We’re talking about wisdom teeth. They’re the bane of many people’s existence, causing swelling, bad breath, and jaw pain ...

Sometimes, even if your wisdom teeth are not causing immediate discomfort, a dentist might suggest removal as a preventive measure. An impacted wisdom tooth is one that does not have enough space ...

"Wisdom teeth, the third molars located at the back corners of the mouth, are the last adult teeth to emerge. When impacted ...

Wisdom teeth extraction involves the removal of one or more wisdom teeth. It may involve impacted wisdom teeth, which have not erupted from the gum, and visible wisdom teeth. During the procedure ...

Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC, Director, Division of Foundational Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people ...

including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. A new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) – the official peer-reviewed journal of the ...