Can I get all my wisdom teeth extracted at once?
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of molars to emerge in the back of the mouth. They typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25, although some people may never develop them at all. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two on the upper jaw and two on the lower jaw.
Wisdom teeth were once believed to be necessary for chewing tough, fibrous foods, but due to changes in human diet and evolution, they are now considered vestigial structures that serve no functional purpose. In fact, wisdom teeth often cause problems such as impaction, infection, and crowding of other teeth, which is why they are frequently removed by dentists or oral surgeons at Southampton Aesthetic Dentistry, PA.