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. Impacted ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars at the back of the mouth, which typically appear in late adolescence or early adulthood. 90% of people will ...

Who hasn’t dreaded a trip to the dentist, for the removal of wisdom teeth? Chances are, many of us have! But what are wisdom teeth, and why do they often need to be removed? Here’s all you need to ...

Impacted wisdom teeth are frequently linked to inflammatory dental disease and destruction of adjacent teeth. One study found that over 63% of impacted teeth caused some form of pathology, like ...

Ariadne Letra receives funding from the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research. Seth M. Weinberg receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Wisdom teeth are the third ...

Wisdom teeth do not grow back after they’ve been removed. It is possible, however, for someone to have more than the typical four wisdom teeth. These extra teeth, which can erupt after your original ...

Not everyone gets wisdom teeth. I asked my friend David Carsten about it. He studied biochemistry at Washington State University. Now he’s a dentist who teaches about dental sedation and anesthesia at ...

Affected wisdom teeth do not directly cause TMJ disorders to occur. However, growing wisdom teeth can result in jaw pain and discomfort, similar to the symptoms experienced in people with TMJ ...

Symptoms of a wisdom tooth infection include pain, swelling, difficulty chewing or opening the mouth, fever, and more. Treatments may include antiseptic mouthwash and antibiotics. A person’s mouth is ...