Tooth extractions are relatively painless these days. However, if you don’t take the proper post-operative steps, pain and discomfort can occur. Your diet is one of the most important things to watch ...

Have you just been to the dentist's chair to say goodbye to your wisdom teeth? For a few days, it's out of the question to munch your way through them! Between pain, swelling and sensitivity, it's ...

While having your wisdom teeth out is typically seen as a teenage rite of passage, the truth is that people of all ages require orthodontic treatment to have these teeth removed. Adults generally get ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...