While the majority of people will have their wisdom teeth removed, not everyone will need to. These third molars make an appearance in our early adult years, typically around the age of 17, but for some, not until the early 20s.
Why do some people need their wisdom teeth removed but others don’t? Essentially, people who don’t have enough room in their jaw to accommodate all four wisdom teeth will need to have these teeth removed. For people who have larger jaws to accommodate all their teeth, they may not need to have them extracted.
Here’s what else you need to know about who needs to have their wisdom teeth extracted.
An article by Dr. Karan Kamboh. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: Does Everyone Need Their Wisdom Teeth Extracted?
