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 ...

When you hear the words "wisdom teeth," those viral (and, oftentimes, hilarious) postextraction videos may come to mind — and same. But have you ever wondered why wisdom teeth need to be removed? Your ...

Getting wisdom teeth taken out is widely considered to be a painful experience. People have long posted videos of them online following the procedure being affected by the pain medication, recovering ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — An Idaho Falls, Idaho, woman's life changed in an instant when getting her wisdom teeth removed led her to a cancer diagnosis. Brittany Madder, 26, is a Thunder Ridge High School ...

Tanner Braungardt shares what it was like getting his wisdom teeth removed.

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 ...

Kaia Gerber posted candid photos of her face after her wisdom teeth surgery to encourage fans to vote Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the Parents team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

Stormi has been spending a lot of time with her famous mom on social media lately. Kylie Jenner has the cutest little helper while she recovers from getting her wisdom teeth out! The 22-year-old ...

This woman just had her wisdom teeth removed, and she sure is out of it! As she sits in the passenger seat being driven home from the dentist, she realizes she can’t feel her face. She touches her ...