August 23, 2023
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
Human evolution has played a significant role in the development of wisdom teeth. Our ancient ancestors had larger jaws and needed the extra molars to help grind tough foods. Over time, as our diets changed and our jaws became smaller, we no longer needed the extra molars to help us out. This is why you will often hear someone just “doesn’t have space” for their wisdom teeth to come in, and they will cause further dental issues if they grow without intervention.
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