In ancient times before people learned how to cook food, the wisdom teeth played an important role in pulverizing our ancestors’ diet of raw plant and animal matter into pulps that could be easily digested. Unfortunately, modern jawbones are often too small to accommodate these large third molars, and their emergence can lead to a host of oral health issues like crowding, constant pain, teeth grinding, uneven dental wear, TMJ pain, injuries, and infections. Here’s a brief guide to why wisdom teeth removal is often necessary.
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