It is a well-known fact that teens are plagued with wisdom teeth. Our younger population has become accustomed to the long-dreaded experience of removing wisdom teeth as a rite of passage. It is difficult for wisdom teeth to emerge as healthy additions to a pearly...
You had your wisdom teeth removed not too long ago. You bravely sat through the procedure, which was not as bad as you’d feared but was certainly not your favorite thing to do. You survived the discomfort and the medication. You followed instructions carefully...
In the United States, a large percentage of adults have had their wisdom teeth removed. Almost every generation has undergone this procedure. The affected areas are stitched together at the end of the surgery to protect the wounds and promote healing. Depending on the...