A routine medical moment takes an unexpected turn, leaving viewers shocked and amused.

A Minnesota teen who had her wisdom teeth extracted died after complications from the procedure, KARE, NBC's affiliate in Minneapolis reported. Sydney Galleger, 17, had just finished her junior year ...

Why 5 million Americans get their wisdom teeth removed each year Every year, 5 million Americans get their wisdom teeth removed. These pesky molars can cause infections and rack up dental costs. But ...

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled? You don't need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen provided better pain relief than ...

While having your wisdom teeth out is typically seen as a teenage rite of passage, the truth is that people of all ages require orthodontic treatment to have these teeth removed. Adults generally get ...