{"id":96,"date":"2025-02-03T13:43:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalrose.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2025-04-25T13:44:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:44:34","slug":"need-to-have-wisdom-teeth-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalrose.com\/blog\/?p=96","title":{"rendered":"Do I Really Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re a young adult and all your friends are talking about their recent wisdom teeth<\/a> extractions. Now, it\u2019s your turn to step up to the plate! You\u2019re praying you don\u2019t have to get yours taken out, though approximately 85 percent of Americans will need to have theirs extracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you\u2019ll learn more about wisdom teeth, their purpose, and what could happen if you don\u2019t remove them at the proper time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wisdom teeth are the third molars in the back of the mouth and are the last set of adult teeth to grow in. Normally, they \u201cerupt,\u201d or break through the gums and into the mouth, between the ages of 17 and 25. Not everyone, however, has wisdom teeth that come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Their Purpose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In ancient times, before the advent of utensils and soft foods, the third molars in the back of humans\u2019 mouths were needed to handle a diet that consisted of raw plants, tough meat, and hard nuts. Now, they are what scientists call \u201cvestigial organs,\u201d meaning they serve no purpose in modern life and are not needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the human body evolved, the jawbone became smaller, which is why many people don\u2019t have enough room in their mouths for wisdom teeth to grow in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Problems Can Wisdom Teeth Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Common issues that arise from wisdom teeth erupting include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n