Drs. Dan Martin and Rachel Appelblatt at Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center are your local dental implant and oral surgery specialists. They are experienced and board certified oral surgeons who ...

Impacted wisdom teeth happen when a wisdom tooth gets lodged underneath the gum line. This can trigger irritation, pain, and ultimately lead to gum disease and tooth decay if not treated. Impacted ...

No matter the state оf your wisdom teeth, taking preventative steps such as extracting them іs always wiser. Many dentists advise: Consider wisdom tooth extraction tо prevent future dental problems.

Dentists recommend proactive removal of wisdom tooth when they see a high risk of future issues like crowding, decay or cysts ...

Impacted teeth fail to erupt within the expected developmental window and are often blocked by gum tissue or bone. Maxillary cuspids (canines) possess the longest roots and are critical for proper ...

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. They look just like the first and second molars, but can sometimes be a little smaller. They are commonly called wisdom ...

Not everyone gets wisdom teeth. I asked my friend David Carsten about it. He studied biochemistry at Washington State University. Now he’s a dentist who teaches about dental sedation and anesthesia at ...

Pericoronitis is a common gum condition, especially among young adults, that usually occurs when wisdom teeth begin to emerge ...

If you’ve been dealing with persistent pain or swelling at the back of your mouth, you might be facing issues with your wisdom teeth. These late-arriving molars can cause discomfort, infections, or ...