Many parents opt to have their teenagers’ wisdom teeth removed, frequently before they go off to college, and often even before the teeth start to cause trouble — and while the child is still covered by parental health insurance. Experts say the teeth should come out when they’re coming in […]
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are the four last teeth to develop in the mouth. Many people associate wisdom teeth with surgery, which has become its own sort of rite-of-passage for many young adults. However, not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. When Do Wisdom Teeth Come In? […]
Located in the rear of the mouth, our wisdom teeth generally make an appearance between the ages of 17 and 25. Also referred to as our third molars, they once aided early humans in breaking down chewy meats and raw vegetables. As is the case with any of our other […]