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An In-Depth Look at Wisdom Tooth Extraction

According to the head of the Australian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons' Task Force on Wisdom Teeth, between 70 and 80 percent of Australian fit the requirements for removal, according to a New York Times interview. The Australian Dental Association estimates that 5 million patients have 10 million affected wisdom teeth removal Brisbane each year, according to the Australian Dental Association.. With such a high volume of procedures, you're bound to know someone who has had the procedure done successfully. What can you expect if you've been referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to have your wisdom teeth removed? Why are these teeth being extracted? Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the teeth at the back of your mouth that are the furthest back. We usually have four third molars, one on each side of the jaw, with one on the top and bottom. Wisdom teeth can erupt through the gums and align with the rest of the teeth in a natural way. So