Getting your wisdom teeth removed has become a very common procedure. Many people believe that you should get the teeth ...

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Sometimes an impacted wisdom tooth can be tipped or completely sideways. The dentist will take an X-ray to see the tooth’s position and how close it is to the nerve that comes down from your ...

These nerves can become damaged during dental procedures such as wisdom tooth removal. If you suspect that you have damage to either of these nerves you should follow one of the procedures below.