A 42-year-old member asked:
help calm my anxiety about my wisdom teeth extraction?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Van der Werffanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Talk with DDS: Talk with your dentist prior to removal so that you can have any concerns addressed including anxiety.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jack Binderanswered
Specializes in Dentistry
Common: Wisdom teeth are extracted every day. There are very few problems. If you are really uptight perhaps you should. Get i'v sedation. Talk to your dentist about your fear.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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