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What to Expect When Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Out
The vast majority of people develop four wisdom teeth. They usually appear between the ages of 17 and 21. Some people do not have wisdom teeth at all. In fact, you can live a healthy life without those teeth. They serve little purpose and in some cases may even do more harm than good.
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Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
Sometime between the ages 17 and 21, most adults will develop their third set of molars. These molars are more commonly called wisdom teeth. Some people never get wisdom teeth, but for those who do, the number may be anywhere from one to four – and, on very rare occasions, more than four, according to a study published in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. Scientific literature has yet to be able to explain why the number of teeth per individual varies, but for those who do get these extraneous, or supernumerary, teeth, it can lead to all sorts of problems.
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Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth will normally appear in the late teen to early adult years, 18 to 24. Because they are the last of the adult teeth to come in, there usually isn’t enough space for proper growth and alignment. This leads to abnormalities such as full or partial impaction, increasing the risk of infection.
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