When it comes to dental health, the removal of wisdom teeth is often a topic of considerable debate. While many of us go through this rite of passage without a second thought, recent discussions and ...

For some reason, the event that separates childhood and adulthood, for me, was getting my wisdom teeth removed. Odd, I know. Something more like going to college, or puberty or my first time trying ...

Getting your wisdom teeth extracted might sound stressful and painful, but it’s something that many people experience. According to Gentle Dental, 70% of people will eventually need to get their ...

When Bobby Moske went to a community clinic a few years ago with a toothache, he couldn’t find a dentist in Marin County willing to take Medicaid to do a root canal. Marin Community Clinics referred ...

Scientists have uncovered 'medical gold' that can be extracted from people's obsolete wisdom teeth. Many people choose to get their wisdom teeth removed despite no immediate need, like infection, just ...

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