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How do you know if you need your wisdom teeth removed?

I'm 24 and I need to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed, I think. . . what are some ways to figure out that I need to have them removed?

How should I sleep with wisdom tooth pain?

I'm 21 years old and because of pain due to my wisdom teeth, I can't sleep. What should I do?

What can I eat one week after wisdom tooth removal?

I need to have a wisdom tooth extraction next week, but I'm just curious about what I can and cannot eat after it. What can I eat one week after wisdom teeth removal?

Why was I prescribed antibiotics after extraction?

I had to get my tooth extracted, but my dentist also prescribed me antibiotics? I didn't have an infection though. Why would I need antibiotics?

What happens when you get a tooth implant?

My doctor told me that I can have a dental implant for my missing tooth. What happens when you get a tooth implant?

Ways to get rid of TMJ pain?

I have pain in the right side of my jaw and the dentist says it's TMJ but I don't know how to make it stop hurting. Is there any way to make the pain caused by TMJ go away?

Is it hard to chew because of TMJ?

I was diagnosed with TMJ over the past year, and I noticed that it's hard for me to chew. I can do it slowly but I can only eat so much. Is this because of TMJ?

How can I recover after surgery to remove my wisdom teeth?

I have a surgery scheduled for next week to remove my wisdom teeth (just 2). I need to know how I can recover from the surgery without either causing more damage or delaying...

At what age do wisdom teeth start coming in?

My son is 17 years old and he's complaining of jaw pain in the back of his mouth, where his wisdom teeth should be. Is it normal for his wisdom teeth to come in this early?

Do I need to remove the cyst in my mouth?

I'm 32 years old and my doctor noticed a cyst in my mouth. Do I need to remove the cyst in my mouth?

How long does a wisdom tooth removal takes?

I'm 27 years old and I will have my wisdom teeth extracted next week. How long does wisdom tooth removal takes?

Is it normal to develop a low-grade fever after oral surgery?

I have a slight fever and I had oral surgery two days ago. Other than the slight increase in body temperature, I feel fine. Should I be concerned?

Are hot foods permitted after oral surgery?

I'm having oral surgery in a few days. I wanted to know if hot foods would be bad after oral surgery?

Can surgery treat TMJ?

I'm 29 years old, male, and I think I have TMJ issues. Can surgery treat TMJ?

How long does the dental implant surgery last?

I need to have a dental implant placement surgery next week. How long does the dental implant surgery last?

Can I experience pain after a tooth extraction?

I need to have one of my teeth extracted and I'm going to an oral surgeon to have this done. Would I experience any pain or soreness after my extraction? What should I expert...

How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?

I'm 35 years old, and I need to have a tooth extraction next week. How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?

Should I put ice on the area my tooth was extracted?

My doctor prescribed pain killers and antibiotics after my tooth extraction, but the area is still sore. Does ice also help?

What are the side effects of removing teeth?

My back molar cannot be saved with a root canal, so my dentist decided that I need to have it extracted. Are there any side effects with removing teeth?

Should I see a dentist for TMJ?

I always have had a TMJ issue, and it was my mother who noticed it first. But I never had it checked out. Do you think I need to see a dentist for TMJ?

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