Pericoronitis
Introduction to pericoronitis
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Pericoronitis is a dental disorder in which the gum tissue around the molar teeth becomes swollen and infected. This disorder usually occurs as a result of wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. © 2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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