Stephanie Pesterfield's now 17-year-old son Lonnie went from a healthy teen to being listed for a lung transplant in less than a year's time, she tells PEOPLE Stephanie Pesterfield A Colorado mom who ...

Khaberni - Many people may need to remove a wisdom tooth due to severe pain or unbearable inflammation, but adhering to simple measures after surgery can help speed up recovery and avoid complications ...

Caitlin Alsop was 23 when a rash kept cropping up on her face. It happened for months and was the only ailment — she was otherwise a “typical, healthy” woman in her early 20s. But the rash was a sign ...

Driver’s license, prom, ridding the body of vestigial teeth. All rites of passage for American adolescents. So things were right on track when, after a routine dentist visit during my oldest child’s ...

Impacted teeth fail to erupt within the expected developmental window and are often blocked by gum tissue or bone. Maxillary cuspids (canines) possess the longest roots and are critical for proper ...

Popular procedures performed by oral surgeons in Staten Island include extractions and jaw corrections, promising relief and improved function—discover what might suit you best.

It’s not unusual to experience dizziness after wisdom teeth extraction. It may occur for several reasons. Before undergoing wisdom teeth extraction, you may want to consider post-procedure side ...

Could a soft-food diet during childhood coupled with low levels of vitamin D be why so many people have impacted wisdom teeth? A graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada is ...

Getting your wisdom teeth extracted might sound stressful and painful, but it’s something that many people experience. According to Gentle Dental, 70% of people will eventually need to get their ...

Smoking or vaping after wisdom tooth removal can delay healing and increase the risk of complications like dry socket. Removing wisdom teeth is a common procedure, but how you care for yourself ...