Some wisdom teeth fully erupt so they totally stick out of the gums. But more than 90% of people who get third molars have at ...

Dentists can examine your mouth to see if your wisdom teeth are present, or look at X-ray pictures of your jaw if these last ...

Anyone who had to pay a visit to the dentist to pull their wisdom teeth out can tell you how much nuisance they cause. They can not only be painful but also cause tooth decay and even tumors.

Your dentist will take an X-ray and may recommend treatment in the dentist's chair at your dental surgery or in hospital under general anaesthesia. If you choose to have your wisdom teeth removed in a ...