MONTEREY — It was like a page out of a science fiction story. When local oral surgeon Dr. Ryan Lloyd removed his son’s wisdom teeth he didn’t discard them as is usual procedure. Instead, he sent them ...

That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories from friends or family about their own experiences. It seems like almost ...

Your dentist says it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth. They may refer you to an oral surgeon, who will do the procedure in their office. It should only take a few days for you to heal and get back ...

Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people have enough space in their jaw to let wisdom teeth come in and are able to clean them. When wisdom teeth emerge, they can cause ...

Why do we have wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. These teeth can be very useful to the mouth when healthy and ...

Unfortunately, oral and dental pain is something everyone can relate to. One of the most common reasons people visit the dentist is for pain related to their "wisdom teeth", or the third set of molar ...

Eating soft and liquid foods helps wisdom tooth extraction sites heal. Other foods may cause irritation or get trapped in the area, leading to infection. Follow your doctor’s orders on eating after ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...