Smoking or vaping after wisdom tooth removal can delay healing and increase the risk of complications like dry socket. Removing wisdom teeth is a common procedure, but how you care for yourself ...

Getting your wisdom teeth extracted might sound stressful and painful, but it’s something that many people experience. According to Gentle Dental, 70% of people will eventually need to get their ...

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.

There is nothing wise about the way humans view wisdom teeth, according to many experts. "Removal of impacted teeth where there is no disease is controversial." Wisdom teeth, or a person's third and ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Dentists recommend avoiding alcohol after a tooth extraxtion due to the risk of delayed healing. Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that involves removing a tooth from its socket in the ...

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 ...

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth, which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected then filled and sealed.

Assessing root overlap with the maxillary sinus may predict the likelihood of the complication oroantral communication (OAC) after maxillary tooth extraction. This study was recently published in ...