I haven't seen a dentist for about eight years. Until today. Among my regular teeth, I had no cavities. However, both my upper wisdom teeth have cavities. At first, the dentist referred to them as ...

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Wisdom teeth are often described as ‘useless’, but that is not quite accurate. These are the third and final set of molars at the back of the mouth, usually appearing between the ages of 17 and 25.

Not everyone gets wisdom teeth. I asked my friend David Carsten about it. He studied biochemistry at Washington State University. Now he’s a dentist who teaches about dental sedation and anesthesia at ...

Tooth pain isn't always linked to cavities; it can arise from sensitivity or issues with the gums. Discomfort may also stem ...

Wisdom teeth seem like a biological mishap. Our third and final set of molars to grow, wisdom teeth don’t quite fit in many people’s mouths, leading to millions of surgeries per year. But in some ...

If you’re curious or concerned about wisdom teeth, you’re not alone. At Westchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology, with offices in Purchase and White Plains, we speak with patients every ...