
Wisdom tooth extraction is a common rite of passage for many adolescents. These are evolutionary holdovers from a time when we needed more jaw strength in order to chew raw meat. After many generations eating cooked food, human jaws have become slimmer and therefore do not have as much room.
When your third molars start to develop, there can be physical discomfort if your jaw does not have the necessary space to safely fit. At Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA, we are proud to help young smiles grow into adulthood. Stay on top of your oral health and schedule your consultation as soon as possible and maintain regular visits with your trained dental professional. Look and feel your best by doing what needs to be done before these last molars negatively affect your alignment. Many teens have spent significant time improving their orthodontics. Stay proactive and ensure that you fight first in the battle against damage from troublesome wisdom tooth eruption!
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