If your dentist has recommended a tooth extraction, they didn’t do so lightly. Dentists only recommend tooth extractions as a last resort in order to protect the other teeth and preserve the patient’s overall oral health. While it’s understandable that you might be apprehensive about having a tooth extracted, there are a few common misconceptions about the procedure that deserve to be cleared up. Here are a few tooth extraction falsehoods so you can have a better idea of what to expect.
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