Tag wisdom teeth, oral surgery, dental health, tooth extraction, Hillsboro dental, Dr. Jay Friedman, health policy, prophylactic removal, oral surgeon, tooth impaction

When I was growing up, my dentist casually mentioned wisdom teeth removal, but I didn’t think much of it until I was in pain at 20—and discovered it might not have been necessary at all. Dr. Jay Friedman argues that most extractions are unwarranted and risky, urging us to question this costly practice that may cause lifelong issues.