Wisdom teeth contain stem cells that can become nerve, heart and bone tissue, new research now clearly confirms.

We have two sets of teeth during our lifetime. These are primary (baby) teeth and adult teeth. People typically have 20 primary teeth and 32 adult teeth. It’s also possible to have an extra, or ...

After wisdom tooth removal, create a comfortable sleeping environment, sleep on your side, and elevate your head with an extra pillow to help reduce swelling and promote clotting. Share on Pinterest ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 79-year-old female who’s in good health. I am 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, and I’m very active. I’ve been taking Prolia for the past two to three years for osteoporosis, ...

Having a tooth pulled out can feel like an instant fix. The pain goes, the infection clears, and life moves on. But what many people do not realise is that tooth extraction can have lasting ...

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled has always felt like a quickly forgettable rite of passage. That framing is starting to look outdated. Two recent findings suggest the molars most oral surgeons drop ...