Wisdom teeth are essentially third molars leftover from a time in human evolution when our ancestors survived on a diet of roots and other tough foods. As our diet involved toward a more omnivorous range of foods, these teeth became obsolete. In fact, in modern times wisdom teeth are more of a nuisance, leading to complications and oral health problems.... read more »
Wisdom teeth are one of the most understood aspects of the dental world. Do you really need them removed? Why do they come in so late? What purpose do they serve? Because of all the questions surrounding wisdom teeth, there’s a bit of misinformation out there about them. We’ll address the questions mentioned above, and a few others, here in... read more »
If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, then you will develop wisdom teeth. These third molars are located in the back of your mouth and they are the last teeth to erupt. You may think that you don’t need to undergo the procedure of wisdom teeth extraction if your teeth are impacted (under the gum line) and... read more »
If you are between the ages of 17 and 25, then you may be looking into getting your wisdom teeth removed. These teeth come in during your young adult years, but unfortunately they don’t often fit in your mouth. Because of this, wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, develop decay, or even grow cysts and tumors. In order to protect... read more »
If you are between the ages of 17 and 25, it may be time to have your wisdom teeth removed. These third molars usually become impacted or only partially erupt, that latter of which can trap bacteria and make cleaning difficult. If wisdom teeth are left to remain in the mouth, they can cause problems such as tooth decay, gum... read more »
Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure performed on teenagers and young adults. However, you may wonder why you need to have your wisdom teeth removed in the first place, especially if you aren’t currently experiencing any problems with them. Here are the reasons for why wisdom teeth are removed. What Wisdom Teeth Are Wisdom teeth are the last type... read more »