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I am having all 4 wisdom teeth extracted tomorrow, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Donald Cohen answered

It depends : It depends on who is removing your teeth, how much experience and surgical expertise they have and how difficult your teeth are. It is a procedure performed everyday in most oral ; maxillofacial surgeons offices but an experienced general dentist with experience can handle many cases.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral surgeon: at your age, wisdom teeth more complicated. Make sure your surgeon is a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon

Answered 5/20/2015

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A member asked:

I am having all 4 wisdom teeth extracted tomorrow, should i be concerned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Cohen answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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