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

Dental health and hygiene must never be ignored. So today, we decided to talk about wisdom tooth extraction—a painful experience. If you have been stalling one or just got a tooth extracted, here is ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

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 ...

Wisdom teeth removal requires eating soft or liquid foods to help with recovery. So, just what can you eat after wisdom teeth removal? Here's what to stock your pantry with before surgery. While ...

Severe tooth pain that does not subside with over-the-counter pain relievers is a clear sign of a serious dental issue. The ...

Wisdom teeth extraction can be more expensive ... gauge whether there’s an infection and decide if the procedure requires anesthesia. Your procedure may be scheduled at the consultation.

(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Millions of people every year get one or more wisdom teeth, ...

A Rutgers study found that combining acetaminophen and ibuprofen controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids like hydrocodone, which are highly addictive medications derived from ...

A new study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that a combination of over-the-counter pain relievers is more effective in pain management after wisdom teeth extractions ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near ...