Explainer: what are wisdom teeth and should I get mine out?
- Written by Seth Delpachitra, Clinical Tutor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
If you're experiencing pain while your wisdom teeth are erupting, you should see your dentist. Dr Partha Sarathi Sahana Flickr
Unfortunately, oral and dental pain is something everyone can relate to. One of the most common reasons people visit the dentist is for pain related to their “wisdom teeth”, or the third set of molar (grinding)...
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