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Focusing on Wisdom Teeth Removal

by Dr. Smith | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth

It is estimated that ten million impacted wisdom teeth are removed every year. This means that you or someone you know has probably experienced this type of oral surgery. Even so, the thought of wisdom tooth extraction strikes fear and apprehension in many people....

Don’t Fear Wisdom Tooth Extraction

by Dr. Smith | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth

Many people are afraid of getting their wisdom teeth out based on horror stories from the internet or scary tales exaggerated by others. The best way to fight these fears is to learn more about the procedure and what you can truly expect. The first thing to know is...

Do You Need Oral Surgery to Remove Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

by Dr. Smith | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Wisdom Teeth

Evolution has rendered wisdom teeth useless, and a high percentage of these unnecessary molars eventually require removal. When a wisdom tooth, otherwise known as a third molar, cannot erupt into proper alignment, it is called impacted. Oral surgery to extract...