{"id":192,"date":"2022-08-02T20:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novaoms.com\/blog\/?p=192"},"modified":"2022-08-31T20:23:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T20:23:57","slug":"do-my-wisdom-teeth-really-have-to-come-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novaoms.com\/blog\/?p=192","title":{"rendered":"Do My Wisdom Teeth Really Have to Come Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars in your mouth, and despite their name, keeping them won\u2019t make you any smarter! That said, it\u2019s usually a wise move to have them removed; these teeth can often cause oral health problems when they finally make their appearance. Keep reading to learn more from your dentist<\/a> about why wisdom tooth extraction is necessary along with a little insight into the overall process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is Wisdom Tooth Extraction Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to note that wisdom tooth extraction isn\u2019t always necessary\u2014some lucky patients have wisdom teeth that grow in without any complications! But unfortunately, this isn\u2019t the norm. Research shows that roughly 90% of Americans end up with at least one impacted wisdom tooth, meaning that having them all removed is usually a good idea. This can ultimately prevent many oral health issues including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n