Around the ages of 16 to 19, a third set of molars erupts, known as the wisdom teeth, creating a total of 32 permanent teeth. In the past, it was believed the extra set of molars was needed to help chew raw and hard foods. However, now it appears the wisdom teeth serve no real purpose. In addition, it is not uncommon to have these teeth extracted due to causing a variety of complications. In fact, wisdom teeth are extracted from roughly 5 million people in the United States each year. While the teeth are routinely extracted, not everyone needs them removed. As a dentist for wisdom tooth extraction in Las Colinas, we have the information you need to help determine if you might need your wisdom teeth removed.
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