Between the ages of 17 and 25, many people get a third set of molars. These “wisdom teeth,” are supposed to emerge just in back of the other molars, but they often become problematic – even if you have the best oral health. Often, the wisdom teeth don’t erupt through the gums at all and
Read more →From the time you’re a baby all the way through adolescence, your teeth erupt through the gums in choreographed stages. First are the incisors, followed by the canines. Then come the first and second molars. All of these teeth appear before a child turns 3 years old. Wisdom teeth are different. They don’t start growing
Read more →The third row of molars at the back of your mouth – also called wisdom teeth – usually develop between ages 16 and 23. It’s important for teens and young adults to be involved in the decision on how to treat their wisdom teeth. You might opt for early removal or the wait-and-see approach based
Read more →If your jaw is swollen, it may feel larger than normal or develop a visible lump. The swelling is typically caused by fluid accumulating in the skin above the jaws or inflammation of the jaws themselves. Mild jaw swelling may heal on its own. In the meantime you can reduce the pain with over-the-counter medication
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