Dear Dr. Reitz: My neighbor’s daughter had her wisdom teeth removed, which resulted in a painful dry socket. My son is scheduled to have his wisdom teeth removed during the Christmas holiday. Is there ...

When you have a wisdom tooth removed, the ache should quickly recede from memory. But some people develop a painful complication called dry socket. Allowing the wound to heal undisturbed can help ...

This painful sensation can occur as a complication after dental surgery. Because it can delay healing, it’s important to take steps to avoid it. What is dry socket? When you have a tooth removed, you ...

Having wisdom teeth surgery can be a real pain, but if your healing regimen goes awry, you can find yourself in a world of hurt. An expert from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry explains this ...

Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

It seems just about everyone has to have his wisdom teeth extracted. For most, it’s an easy procedure and an easy recovery. But many people don’t understand why we have those third molars to begin ...

That throbbing pain in the back of your jaw might have you thinking about wisdom teeth removal. You’ve likely heard stories from friends or family about their own experiences. It seems like almost ...

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 ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...