
The worst possible time to have to deal with a dental emergency is when you are already at your most self-conscious. Unfortunately, that is when your wisdom teeth are most likely to grow. These evolutionary holdovers seem to only come up in conversation whenever they pose problems, so why do we have them in the first place?
If left to their own devices, these molars can wreak serious havoc on your smile. Due to their erratic growth and the fact that our mouths are simply too narrow and small for them, they can cause overcrowding and alter your alignment. This pressure can be strong enough to even crack your teeth, so this is not a concern to take lightly.
Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains the importance of tracking wisdom tooth growth in order to best protect your mouth. And if surgery is necessary for you, what you should expect!
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