SINGAPORE - 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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