
The third molars, also called wisdom teeth, typically emerge somewhere between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five, and quite often the patient does not have enough room in their mouth to accommodate them. In these cases, they can push the other teeth out of alignment, making them harder to clean and easier to injure while also potentially ruining years of orthodontic work. To prevent these things from happening, many people have their wisdom teeth removed. Here’s what you can do to keep your recovery from wisdom tooth extraction as speedy and comfortable as possible.
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