Do You Really Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

If your son or daughter is in high school or about to go to college, chances are their wisdom teeth are about to emerge. You remember having yours removed years ago, so your child will probably need the same procedure, right? But are you sure? Even with a surgery as common and routine as a wisdom tooth extraction, it’s important to know why it’s done and when it’s actually necessary. Here’s everything you need to know about these “extra” teeth and why they might need to come out.

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