Your Third Molars: Why Are They Called Wisdom Teeth?

November 17, 2022

Filed under: Wisdom Teeth — Tags: , , , — Dr. Steve Koo @ 4:47 am
X-ray showing wisdom tooth that should be removed by oral surgeon in Houston

If you have ever experienced pain from the so-called wisdom teeth, you are probably wondering how they earned that name. They sure don’t feel all that wise. And why do humans develop wisdom teeth if they just need to be removed, anyway? Your oral surgeon in Houston is here to explain everything you ever wanted to know about wisdom teeth.

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