Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...

A woman claims her jawline changed after wisdom teeth removal. Experts explain how impacted teeth can affect facial symmetry and overall jaw structure.

So, what can you eat after wisdom teeth removal surgery? Why you need to avoid certain foods after wisdom teeth removal surgery Because wisdom teeth removal will leave you feeling tender for a ...

When a wisdom tooth is surgically removed from this position ... a WHYY sponsor The study builds on previous research showing that over-the-counter meds can be effective in managing pain after ...

To compare opioid and non-opioid pain relief, the researchers conducted a randomized trial on patients undergoing surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth, a common procedure that typically ...

However, performing both the surgical and anesthesiologist roles ... can safely perform a routine procedure like wisdom tooth removal, and to find out that Dr. McLelland was instead multi-tasking ...

The over-the-counter combo managed pain better than the opioid, particularly during the first two days following the dental procedure, results show. Those taking acetaminophen/ibuprofen had less ...

Patient Calvin Sam is two weeks out from his surgery. "Doing really well. Eating normally," he explained. Sam is part of a growing number of patients avoiding opioids after wisdom tooth removal.