Archive for December, 2016

Bite Sized Wisdom: Facts on Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth. The late blooming elder teeth of your mouth behave a little differently than your other teeth.

Why do we have wisdom teeth anyway?

Wisdom teeth were once an extremely valuable asset to our ancestors. When a typical diet consisted of chewy plants and uncooked meat, third molars (wisdom teeth), which fit easily into our ancestors’ larger jaws, were absolutely necessary. Wisdom teeth were the evolutionary answer to the need for chewing power to combat excessive wear. Today, our […]