A woman claims her jawline changed after wisdom teeth removal. Experts explain how impacted teeth can affect facial symmetry and overall jaw structure.

But for many, it's worth it, since leaving them in can cause serious problems like gum infection, tooth decay, and even tumors. But wisdom teeth weren't always the unwelcome threat we see today.

A saltwater rinse may help ward off infection and soothe wisdom tooth pain. Saline rinses may be beneficial if your wisdom ...

An impacted wisdom tooth can sometimes trap food, plaque, and other debris in the soft tissue around it, leading to swelling, gum tenderness, cavities, and bad breath. Because they may damage other ...

Dr. Miles Madison, based in Beverly Hills, California, uses four extracted human teeth and soaks them in cola, coffee, red wine, and tea for ten days. Then he uncovers the wisdom teeth ...

Most people won't get problems from impacted wisdom teeth, but in some cases they can lead to inflammation, infection, or dental decay in the adjacent teeth. And the result can be very painful.

Dental overcrowding occurs when there isn't sufficient space in the jaw for all the teeth to align properly. This can impede orthodontic treatments aimed at straightening teeth. To create space and ...

You should see your dentist or oral surgeon to find out if your tooth is impacted. Dentists or oral surgeons often remove impacted wisdom teeth because they may damage other teeth or cause pain or ...