A botched wisdom tooth removal is not commonly heard of, but it can kill taste, sensation in the mouth and even affect speech, say experts.
Last week, a former head chef whose taste buds were compromised following a botched wisdom tooth extraction was awarded $105,000 for job loss, pain and suffering.
Please
Enjoy unlimited access to ST’s best work
- Exclusive stories and features on multiple devices
- In-depth analyses and opinion pieces
- ePaper and award-winning multimedia content