Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars found in the back of your mouth. They usually fully emerge through your gums between the ages of 18 to 24. Wisdom teeth removal is the most common dental ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...

No one looks forward to having their wisdom teeth removed — but a new trend on TikTok purports to reduce swelling and make the procedure less difficult. The "hack" is pretty simple: Drink pineapple ...

When it comes to having your wisdom teeth removed, there's one thing that's almost guaranteed—you will look like a chipmunk for days after, but does it have to be like that? Not according to TikTok.

TikTokers are drinking pineapple juice before wisdom teeth surgeries to reduce their risk of swelling. Pineapple juice contains an anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain. However, drinking large ...

As I sat in the newsroom last week -- my cheeks swollen and puffed like a chipmunk, my mouth barely able to open -- it occurred to me that I shouldn't have waited until my mid-30s to have all four ...

Affected wisdom teeth do not directly cause TMJ disorders to occur. However, growing wisdom teeth can result in jaw pain and discomfort, similar to the symptoms experienced in people with TMJ ...