{"id":269,"date":"2017-03-14T17:39:18","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T21:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.centraldentalnorwood.com\/?p=269"},"modified":"2017-03-17T14:04:05","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T18:04:05","slug":"wisdom-teeth-removal-norwood-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/14\/wisdom-teeth-removal-norwood-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Smile with Wisdom Teeth Removal in Norwood, MA"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WisdomSeems like just about everyone has his or her wisdom teeth removed. But is it absolutely necessary for you to do so? The short answer to that question is it depends. Wisdom tooth removal is often recommended when there isn\u2019t enough room in your jaw for them to grow in properly. In this case, wisdom teeth<\/a> can cause real problems. The dentists at Central Dental Associates will be able to help you decide whether or not wisdom teeth extraction is the correct treatment option for your smile and healthy mouth.<\/p>\n

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Wisdom Teeth are Relics of a Time\u00a0Passed<\/h2>\n

Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are located far back in our mouths. Prehistoric man needed these teeth to eat roughage and tough meats. And their jaws were large enough to accommodate these rather large teeth. Over the millennia, however, our jaws have gotten smaller and most people\u2019s mouths simply cannot accommodate wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n

Do Some People Keep Their Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n

Yes, but not many. Wisdom teeth extraction may not be necessary if these teeth are healthy, grow in completely, are correctly positioned, and can be properly cleaned with regular brushing and flossing. There are other people whose wisdom teeth never develop or who have one, two or three wisdom teeth rather than the typical four.<\/p>\n

The Reasons for Wisdom Teeth Removal<\/h2>\n

Aside from the fact that your jaw is probably too small to accommodate the large size of wisdom teeth, there are other reasons for extraction. These include:<\/p>\n