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Does the wisdom tooth really have to come out?

Pressure in the jaw, throbbing pain, inflamed gums. When wisdom teeth cause trouble, many wonder whether the tooth has to ...
Salon

Do we need our wisdom teeth removed? Experts say this common procedure may be unnecessary

There is nothing wise about the way humans view wisdom teeth, according to many experts. "Removal of impacted teeth where there is no disease is controversial." Wisdom teeth, or a person's third and ...
Us Weekly on MSN

Anti-aging drugs reversed tooth decay and wisdom teeth were the key

Getting your wisdom teeth pulled has always felt like a quickly forgettable rite of passage. That framing is starting to look ...
The Washington Post

Should teens get their wisdom teeth pulled before troubles start?

Leora Leavey, 17, a rising high school senior from Bethesda, Md., had her wisdom teeth removed just before Memorial Day, hoping to use the long holiday weekend to recover. X-rays showed that two of ...
Forbes

A Biologist Explains Why Humans Have Wisdom Teeth. Hint: We Evolved Too Fast For Our Own Jaws

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Wisdom teeth are more than just an uncomfortable dentist appointment. They are evidence of ...