Meaningful Motives: 3 Reasons for Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Are you an adult who’s at least 18 years or older, and has your jaw been feeling more sore than usual lately? If so, your wisdom teeth may be struggling to push through your gumline.

These third molars arrive years after your other adult teeth have already erupted, and though ancient humans may have evolved them out of necessity, today they aren’t required for survival. Plus, they tend to cause problems, so they are removed more often than not. Continue reading to learn about 3 reasons your dentist might recommend having your wisdom teeth extracted!