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When wisdom tooth removal goes wrong

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.

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