Following wisdom tooth removal, you’ll likely have stitches in your gums. In many cases, the stitches will dissolve on their own. Share on Pinterest Predrag Popovski/Getty Images Wisdom tooth removal ...

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. These may include gum disease, dental infections, injury, wisdom teeth complications, or preparation for braces or prostheses. An ...

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars — the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth — that usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Scientists believe that wisdom teeth were essential for our ...

For older teenagers and young adults, the extraction of wisdom teeth is a painful rite of passage. A new study suggests that it’s probably made more perilous by the narcotic pain pills that patients ...

During tooth extraction recovery, people must maintain the blood clot that forms in the tooth socket. Aftercare may involve rest, cold compresses, and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication.