Dreams of space travel frequently begin with rockets and starry skies, not dental chairs. However, for astronauts, minor and ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – As high schoolers make the transition to college, it can often be spendy. That’s why local oral surgeons are helping students save some money before stepping into the next ...

“Both wisdom teeth and the appendix are known for their unpredictability,” says Dr Hamid Raihan, Sr. Consultant & Head – ...

Dr. Matthew Barefoot and Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists in Mount Pleasant is once again offering a community contest "Wisdom For Wisdom" to help a high school student, current or future ...

For Megan Turner, 19, any way to chisel down the $27,000 per year cost of attendance at Florida College in Temple Terrence, Florida, is worthwhile. So when Turner's sister told her about the new ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when a wisdom tooth gets lodged underneath the gum line. This can trigger irritation, pain, and ultimately lead to gum disease and tooth decay if not treated. Impacted ...

Smoking or vaping after wisdom tooth removal can delay healing and increase the risk of complications like dry socket. Removing wisdom teeth is a common procedure, but how you care for yourself ...

Driver’s license, prom, ridding the body of vestigial teeth. All rites of passage for American adolescents. So things were right on track when, after a routine dentist visit during my oldest child’s ...

A peek at how wisdom teeth are removed in real life.

Every year, about 5 million Americans, most of whom are adolescents and young adults, have their wisdom teeth removed. Many of them are prescribed opioids for the pain during recovery. The American ...

Family of 24-year-old software developer wants answers to his death. April 3, 2013— -- The family of a 24-year-old California man who died unexpectedly after having had his wisdom teeth removed ...