Much like getting a driver’s license or going to prom, getting wisdom teeth removed is a common rite of passage for many teenagers and young adults. In fact, each year 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from 5 million people, according to research published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. So, why do people have wisdom teeth in the first place? Are they just extra, useless teeth? Answering these questions requires looking back millions of years. Keep reading to learn about the history of third molars and why wisdom teeth extraction in Colorado Springs is so common.
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