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Wisdom Tooth Problems
Exams and Tests
Your dentist will examine your teeth
and gums for signs of a wisdom tooth coming through your gum or crowding other
teeth. You will have
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problems with your wisdom teeth now or whether they
are likely to cause problems in the future.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference September 2, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry |
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