A cavity, jaw problems, stress, or even a sinus infection could be the culprit.

Patients are being prescribed antibiotics to manage pain or infection, rather than receiving the necessary surgical removal.

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles.

Childhood diet may contribute to impacted wisdom teeth, U of S research shows Young Innovators: 'I started to question why braces and wisdom tooth surgeries were so widespread today.' Brooke Kleiboer ...

Technical Terms Impacted: A tooth that fails to erupt into its normal position due to obstacles such as crowding, anatomical obstructions or abnormal positioning.

Caitlin Alsop, 23, thought she had the flu — but it was the start of a life-threatening sepsis infection caused by an impacted wisdom tooth She says she was in a coma for 9 days and was left with open ...