Luong, DMDFact checked by Nick Blackmer Using a saltwater rinse can help heal gums and improve oral health ... of a saltwater rinse after having wisdom teeth removed or other oral surgery.

The wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt in our mouth, and they're way in the back upper and lower corners. Most people don't have room for them, so when they start erupting, they're painful.

Wisdom tooth removal might require cutting gum, removing bone, and dividing the tooth with a drill to remove it in parts. Another kind of treatment for impacted wisdom teeth is called a ...

Dental overcrowding occurs when there isn't sufficient space in the jaw for all the teeth to align properly. This can impede orthodontic treatments aimed at straightening teeth. To create space and ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...