Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth, also called third molars, unnecessary in humans. If trapped in the gums, impacted wisdom teeth may lead to dental problems such as pain, infection or misalignment ...

Your dentist says it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth. They may refer you to an oral surgeon, who will do the procedure in their office. It should only take a few days for you to heal and get back ...

Teens often have their wisdom teeth removed. But there's no evidence this painful procedure prevents future trouble. That's the conclusion of a careful review of dental studies by a research team ...