January 28, 2021

Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth If They’re Almost Always Removed?

Dr. Chilcoat @ 1:59 pm
Dentist explaining wisdom teeth removal in Dallas to patient.

Between the ages of 17 and 21, you’ll likely start to notice additional teeth erupting in the back of your mouth. During your routine visit, there’s a good chance your dentist will tell you that they need to come out at some point before they cause problems later. Like many others, you’re probably wondering why you even have these teeth to begin with if they more often than not only cause headaches later, both literally and for your oral health. Today, an oral surgeon breaks down their history and why so many need wisdom teeth removal in Dallas to begin with.

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