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Weird and Wild: Dental Stories You Wouldn’t Believe

July 11, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Unbelievable, yet true. Here are some wacky dental stories that will make you happy your recent trip to the dentist was uneventful. Drill Drop Last year, a 60-year-old Swedish woman was injured when a dental drill head came loose and dropped into her mouth. Providers rushed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental equipment, dental procedure, local anesthetics, weird dental stories, wisdom teeth

Wisdom Teeth – Not So Wise Afterall

June 27, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Our largest molars are affectionately referred to as “wisdom teeth”. While there are many stories about the origin of the term, my favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: dental procedure, local anesthetics, mouth structure, oral surgery, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth

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