A new study challenges the belief that pulling wisdom teeth has a negative effect on taste. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that extraction not only can ...

Each year, about 5 million people have their wisdom teeth removed. Whether it be due to pain, repeated infection, damage to nearby teeth, or other medical reasoning, getting your wisdom teeth ...

No one looks forward to having their wisdom teeth removed — but a new trend on TikTok purports to reduce swelling and make the procedure less difficult. The "hack" is pretty simple: Drink pineapple ...

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. These may include gum disease, dental infections, injury, wisdom teeth complications, or preparation for braces or prostheses. An ...

TikTokers are drinking pineapple juice before wisdom teeth surgeries to reduce their risk of swelling. Pineapple juice contains an anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain. However, drinking large ...

You don’t need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than hydrocodone with acetaminophen for the ...