Dentists always try to avoid extracting teeth, but wisdom teeth are a different story! These pearly whites erupt after our other adult teeth come in; usually when we’re between 17-21 years old. Because they can overcrowd your teeth, or become impacted or infected, often our wisdom teeth are removed entirely. The procedure itself doesn’t take long, but aftercare is super important to ensure you mend properly. Keep reading to learn 5 tips that will help you successfully recover from your wisdom teeth extraction.
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