Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth can be tricky little things! In this section, we talk about everything & anything related to wisdom teeth. Why they cause problems, when they should be removed, types of sedation and what to expect. From early signs of infection to smooth post-surgery healing. Here’s your complete guide to wisdom teeth.

Why do we even have wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth cause so many problems, why do we even have them? Shouldn't evolution have removed them from our DNA by now? There are several theories as to why even we have wisdom teeth. Our Ancestors Needed Extra Chewing Power Early humans had a much tougher diet than we do today — raw plants, nuts, seeds, and uncooked meat.These foods required a lot of chewing and grinding, so having an extra set of molars (the wisdom teeth) helped our ancestors break down fibrous food more

Andrew Chan

7 days ago2 min read