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 ...

To prepare for wisdom teeth removal, it is advisable to follow pre-surgery steps, such as eating and drinking instructions. A person may also want to consider planning for recovery and aftercare.

It has become a rite of passage for teens to get their wisdom teeth removed. Third molars are generally referred to as wisdom ...