Many states may have Medicaid coverage for wisdom tooth extractions if the removal is medically necessary, but coverage depends on the state. Older adults may also be able to get coverage through a ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) –During winter break many students and parents brace for a common rite of passage: wisdom teeth removal. Dr. Jason Auerbach, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in New Jersey, sheds ...

While getting your braces off doesn’t typically hurt, you may experience pressure or discomfort during and after the dental procedure. After getting your braces on, it can take as little as a few ...

It is estimated that 85 percent of people will need their wisdom teeth removed at some point. Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth at around age 18. This was once ...

Wisdom teeth often don’t have room to grow in fully and can cause various dental problems. That’s why many dentists recommend having your wisdom teeth removed. If you think your wisdom teeth are ...

Every year, about 5 million Americans, most of whom are adolescents and young adults, have their wisdom teeth removed. Many of them are prescribed opioids for the pain during recovery. The American ...