Reasonable Removal: When Wisdom Teeth Become Problematic

Have you recently noticed that your jaw feels tender or sore lately, and are you a young adult between the ages of 17 and 22 years old? If so, your symptoms might be due to your wisdom teeth! These last molars arrive years after your other permanent ones, so it’s believed that our ancestors developed them to replace any teeth that had been damaged or lost by the time they reach adulthood.

However, today, they’re not required for survival and tend to cause problems, so most dentists recommend removing them. Continue reading to learn 3 excellent reasons to consider having yours extracted!