As my wife and I settled into another day of this period of social isolation, a situation now shared by millions near and far, I began thinking of so many saints and spiritual mentors who elected ...

Why do we have wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. These teeth can be very useful to the mouth when healthy and ...

A new study challenges the belief that pulling wisdom teeth has a negative effect on taste. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that extraction not only can ...

LGBTQ seniors are more than twice as likely to live alone, but many have created strong communities to replace the family support they have lost. Even though the statistics say LGBTQ seniors are the ...

Q: What are wisdom teeth? A: Technically speaking, wisdom teeth are considered “third molars.” They are generally the last teeth to erupt, and they typically do so during the teenage years. All told, ...

To prepare for wisdom teeth removal, it is advisable to follow pre-surgery steps, such as eating and drinking instructions. A person may also want to consider planning for recovery and aftercare.

Usually, extracted wisdom teeth are tossed away as medical waste. A few patients might try to keep them as a souvenir. Now, though, there is a third option. And it involves stem cells. “It's almost ...

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 for our ...