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Wisdom Teeth<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nDr. Frankel recommends recent high school graduates have their wisdom teeth removed before going off to college.\u00a0 Third molars or wisdom teeth often become bothersome or painful during mid-term and final exams. There are several reasons for removing wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n
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\n- Often there simply isn\u2019t room for the wisdom teeth causing pressure, crowding and making it difficult to keep the area clean leading to decay and infection.<\/li>\n
- Most wisdom teeth, even if fully erupted, do not aid in basic function and are always a challenge to brush and floss<\/li>\n
- Impacted wisdom teeth (under the gums and not erupted) can develop cysts and occasionally tumors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Call Dr. Frankel for a complimentary consultation to discuss removing wisdom teeth before leaving for college.<\/p>\n