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A drawing of an impacted wisdom tooth below the surface of the gum growing at an angle.

Types of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Once upon a time, wisdom teeth served an important purpose, giving our ancestors extra chewing power to process raw meats and plants. Over time, changes in humans’ diets, jaw structure, and ability to soften food through cooking have made these teeth unnecessary. Unfortunately, our wisdom teeth haven’t yet gotten the memo on this evolution. In […]