At one of your trips to the dentist, the subject of wisdom teeth will be brought up. X-rays will be taken, questions asked ...

Question:When and why should people have their wisdom teeth removed? Answer: Due to several evolutionary and behavioral changes, we now have a reduced functional need for a third set of molars, or ...

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly ...

Most people get their third and final set of molars in their late teens or early 20s. Although these teeth may be useful in some cases, they are frequently a source of problems. Many people believe ...

I haven't seen a dentist for about eight years. Until today.<BR><BR>Among my regular teeth, I had no cavities. However, both my upper wisdom teeth have cavities. At first, the dentist referred to them ...

An Australian rugby union star is contemplating having his wisdom teeth removed to solve persistent hamstring injuries, The Australian reported Thursday. Rod Davies, who plays for the Queensland Reds ...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings is expected to miss three weeks because of problems with one of his wisdom teeth. The Pistons say Jennings will be re-evaluated after ...