Tooth extraction may be one of the oldest and most well-known dental procedures, but it may also be one of the most misunderstood. While losing a tooth is never very much fun, the procedure itself has earned a negative reputation among patients that really isn’t earned.
If you have been told that you need to have a tooth extracted, you might be going into it with some incorrect ideas. Here’s a rundown of some of the most common myths about tooth extractions, and why they aren’t what they seem.
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