Where the root ends, surgery begins

A patient receives anesthetic in preparation for root-end dental surgery April 16, 2015 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Root-end surgery involves lifting the gums away to access the root of the patient’s teeth, after which the gums are carefully sewn back in to place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

PHOTO BY: Airman st Class Elizabeth BakerReleased

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