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Should You Get Your Wisdom Tooth Removed? Factors To Consider Before The Procedure

Teeth are an essential and permanent part of our adult lives. We grow a set of milk teeth as kids and lose them in the following years, growing a new and permanent set if adult teeth by the age of 12 ...
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Ask Dr. Universe: For those who have them, wisdom teeth tend to cause problems

Not everyone gets wisdom teeth. I asked my friend David Carsten about it. He studied biochemistry at Washington State University. Now he’s a dentist who teaches about dental sedation and anesthesia at ...
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My dentist told me they couldn't remove a tooth because of my weight. It was the wake-up call I needed to lose 100 pounds.

Carol Evans' oral surgeon told her she was too heavy to have her tooth removed under anesthetic. It was the wake-up call she needed to lose 100 pounds through diet and exercise. She says she got ...
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12 foods to eat after wisdom teeth removal

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Broths and blended soups help you stay hydrated after wisdom teeth removal.Eating applesauce and drinking smoothies offer essential nutrients while you ...