The parents of a 17-year-old Washington boy who died from a complication he experienced while having his wisdom teeth removed are suing the oral surgeon and his clinic, alleging medical malpractice ...

The lawsuit alleges a local oral surgeon "failed to respond" in a timely manner as the student was going through a common reaction to anesthesia.

The wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt in our mouth, and they're way in the back upper and lower corners. Most people don't have room for them, so when they start erupting, they're painful.

That is why many healthcare providers throughout the world recommend wisdom teeth removal if they cause even minor discomfort ...

We offer advanced education programs designed to meet the requirements of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. From cosmetic surgery to cancer care and wisdom teeth to facial ...

What should have been a routine wisdom tooth removal ended up taking the life of 17-year-old Erik Edge instead. The oral surgeon failed to notice and properly respond to a common reaction to ...

Apples are hard and crunchy, which isn’t ideal after having your wisdom teeth removed. Eating applesauce is one way to increase your fruit intake within 24 hours of surgery. It’s rich in ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...