
If you are an adolescent, then you know that this time in your life can be rather hectic. In addition to school and other extracurricular activities, it is a period when you are learning socially. For this reason, often teens and young adults may not monitor their oral health as intensely as they should.
One prime example of this is through the development of your third molars, also known commonly as wisdom teeth. These are your last set of dental structures and they can cause issues for a variety of reasons. We have outgrown their need through evolution, and as our mouths have become smaller, they do not often fit within the jaw structure of contemporary humans. What this means is that they routinely overcrowd your existing smile. Or if they grow too far back on your oral ridge, these structures can interfere with your ability to properly chew and close your mouth. Today, your Cerritos, Ca dentist stresses the need for regular visits to the office during this period. Identification and imagery can help you avoid harmful damage before it has a chance to occur!
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