Caitlin Alsop is hoping to raise awareness about the risks of sepsis, which she developed from an infected tooth Caitlin Alsop Caitlin Alsop, 23, thought she had the flu — but it was the start of a ...

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure that many people opt for. Sometimes, there is very little space for the wisdom tooth to emerge. This puts undue pressure on adjacent teeth, causing pain ...

It all started with a mysterious rash and flu-like symptoms. Within days Caitlin’s tongue and throat began to rapidly swell, cutting off her airway. The source of her near-death experience? A tooth.

Wisdom teeth, or third molars as they are also known, grow at the very back of the gums, and are the last adult teeth to emerge, usually during the late teens or early twenties. But because of their ...

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 ...

Teens often have their wisdom teeth removed. But there's no evidence this painful procedure prevents future trouble. That's the conclusion of a careful review of dental studies by a research team ...

There are many potential reasons why wisdom teeth need to be removed. Below is the list of various situations when the extraction of these teeth is recommended: Patients usually experience ...

Can stress cause wisdom tooth pain? Another point to keep in mind and also a frequent query from students is, “Why is it that mild pain present around my third molar flares up right before some ...

Bryce Rangitaawa died at Middlemore Hospital a week after he was admitted for infection after a wisdom tooth removal. Photo / Supplied The family of a man who died in hospital weeks after having an ...