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Wisdom Tooth Problems - Exams and Tests

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Exams and Tests

Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of a wisdom tooth coming through your gum or crowding other teeth. You will have X-rays to determine whether you have problems with your wisdom teeth now or whether they are likely to cause problems in the future.

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Author: Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
Last Updated: 09/25/2007

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