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What is considered oral surgery?

Your dentist has referred you to an oral surgeon and told you that you need to have oral surgery. You’re wondering what that means, and why your dentist can’t do it. Chances are, there’s a surgical procedure that would aid in the maintenance or restoration of your oral health. Some dentists conduct oral surgeries, although […]

Why Wisdom Teeth Removal Is for Teenagers

We all know the adage: If it’s not broke, don’t fix it, so why mess with wisdom teeth when they don’t seem to be causing any problems? Why are teens encouraged to have their wisdom teeth removed even though they aren’t bothering them? Wisdom teeth are typically the last teeth to come in, between the […]