Test Your Teeth!
1. What kind of doctor should you see for a wisdom tooth extraction?
Answer:
The answer is "C"—an oral surgeon. Emory's oral surgeons are among the very best!
The answer is "C"—an oral surgeon. Emory's oral surgeons are among the very best!
2. True or False: It doesn't make any difference when you have your wisdom teeth removed—you can wait till you're older.
Answer:
False! The best time to have your wisdom teeth removed is while you're young. Waiting can lead to painful problems later, including misaligned teeth, gum disease, and tooth decay.
False! The best time to have your wisdom teeth removed is while you're young. Waiting can lead to painful problems later, including misaligned teeth, gum disease, and tooth decay.
3. What are the signs you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed?
Answer:
The answer is "D"—all of the above. Not sure you need surgery? When in doubt, get your teeth checked out by the experts at Emory!
The answer is "D"—all of the above. Not sure you need surgery? When in doubt, get your teeth checked out by the experts at Emory!
