You would not find many people who look forward to a wisdom tooth extraction. Most of us have this idea stuck in our head that it is going to be painful, and the recovery would be long and problematic. Fortunately, the reality is different. In many cases, there would...

It sometimes feels like wisdom teeth are simply there to cause us grief. An evolutionary hang-up, they were necessary for our ancestors to more effectively chew tough plants and meat and act as insurance for faster wear. As we’ve evolved and developed better oral hygiene, as well as utensils and cooking methods, wisdom teeth have become largely redundant. Sometimes, they can even be a danger to our oral health. Let’s have a look at why you may have to get your wisdom teeth out.