The cover image is a doodle I drew when the swelling in my cheeks was at its peak. Looking at it now, I seem quite energetic ...

"Should I really have my wisdom teeth extracted?"This is a question I am often asked in the outpatient clinic.There are upper and lower wisdom teeth, and each has slightly different challenges and ...

If you get your wisdom teeth removed, you're in for a few days of swollen chipmunk cheeks and soft foods. Drinking pineapple juice could help reduce the pain and swelling associated with the surgery, ...

If you've been on the internet long enough, you've seen a video or two of someone post-wisdom tooth removal acting hilarious. And while the post-sedation funnies are always a good time, it got us ...

Wisdom teeth—scientifically known as the third molars—are the final set of teeth to develop and emerge in the human mouth, typically making their appearance during late adolescence and early adulthood ...

Teeth are an essential part of the digestion process, but four molars are more trouble than they’re worth. We’re talking about wisdom teeth. They’re the bane of many people’s existence, causing ...

Wisdom teeth extractions are one of the most common oral surgeries in the country, but new research is changing how scientists view what gets tossed out afterward. Two findings from 2025 and 2026 are ...