In that case, instead of growing in like a normal tooth, wisdom teeth get trapped or impacted in your jaw, which often makes them grow in at odd angles and press against your back molars ...

Wisdom teeth can be difficult to clean ... She also says that bleeding at the site of the tooth removal is normal, and biting on a damp tea bag or gauze should help relieve prolonged bleeding.

There is no set age for wisdom tooth extraction. However, this operation is most prevalent between the ages of 18 and the ...