A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a Rutgers Health study that could change how dentists ...

Having your wisdom teeth removed is a routine procedure, but it’s natural to wonder how long it takes to recover and feel like yourself again. At Toronto East Maxillofacial Surgery, we understand that ...

Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according to a Rutgers Health-led follow-up to a landmark paper on ...

Have you just been to the dentist's chair to say goodbye to your wisdom teeth? For a few days, it's out of the question to munch your way through them! Between pain, swelling and sensitivity, it's ...

Young people who take opioids after surgery may develop an addiction to them. Researchers at the University of Michigan found young people between the ages of 13 and 30 are nearly three times more ...

There is nothing wise about the way humans view wisdom teeth, according to many experts. "Removal of impacted teeth where there is no disease is controversial." Wisdom teeth, or a person's third and ...

The Eagles receiver missed Wednesday's practice because he underwent that dental procedure midweek. Now, anyone who has gotten their wisdom teeth out before knows that it's not just a couple days and ...