New research suggests the wisdom teeth you had pulled may have held two secret abilities all along, scientists now confirm.

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus ...

Leora Leavey, 17, a rising high school senior from Bethesda, Md., had her wisdom teeth removed just before Memorial Day, hoping to use the long holiday weekend to recover. X-rays showed that two of ...

Essex Street Dental Medicine explains how timely diagnosis can reduce the risk of infection, crowding, and more complex ...