Afraid of the dentist today? In the Middle Ages, tooth pain meant a trip to the barber surgeon — or even the blacksmith. But medieval people also had surprising ways of caring for their teeth Mike ...

Wisdom teeth removal helps prevent dental problems like pain and infection. This surgery often involves the removal of impacted teeth. Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal? Wisdom teeth are the last of ...

Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars found in the back of your mouth. They usually fully emerge through your gums between the ages of 18 to 24. Wisdom teeth removal is the most common dental ...

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 ...

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 decade, ...