Experts say wisdom teeth removal is leading to opioid addition

If you've ever had your wisdom teeth removed you know how painful the days immediately following the surgery can be. Over-the-counter painkillers are often not powerful enough to offset the intense aching, and for decades, dentists have prescribed opioid painkillers to keep wisdom teeth patients comfortable during the brief recovery process. Now, as America's opioid crisis continues to claim lives, experts are warning that dentists who dole out the powerful drugs to their patients may be doing f...