Death and dying were in the forefront this last week because of Pope Francis’ end to life. Even while dying he seemed to ...

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars — the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth — that usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Scientists believe that wisdom teeth were essential ...

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, can cause a range of dental issues if not properly managed. While some people may experience no problems, many others face complications when these teeth emerge in ...

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Teeth are an essential part of the digestion process, but four molars are more trouble than they’re worth. We’re talking about wisdom teeth. They’re the bane of many people’s existence ...

A 40-year-old man was "hours from death" after contracting sepsis from his rotting wisdom tooth. James, from Wales, said his chin was inflamed and swollen, and that he had to remain in hospital ...

An SAS veteran developed a mystery illness where he couldn't raise his shoulders with a wisdom tooth removal later uncovering a devastating cancer diagnosis. Bob Perry, 70, from Poole, Dorset ...

Bob Perry, a 70-year-old SAS veteran who was given a decade to live after a wisdom tooth extraction led to a rare cancer diagnosis, is gearing up for an epic bike ride to mark the ten-year milestone.

An SAS veteran given 10 years to live after a wisdom tooth removal led to a rare cancer diagnosis is preparing for a mammoth bike ride to celebrate reaching the decade milestone. Bob Perry ...

Ultimately, only a dentist can treat a cavity, either by cleaning and filling it or performing more extensive procedures like a root canal or tooth extraction. Never try to live with cavity pain. Left ...

Most people will have a full set of 28 adult teeth between the ages of 12 and 14. Some will also develop four wisdom teeth - molars which appear at the back of the mouth, one on each side top and ...

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter. This year, I spent spring break at home recovering from having my wisdom teeth removed. While it felt like everyone I ...