The wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that emerge in the late teens or early twenties, making them the last set of teeth to erupt. Unfortunately, many people do not have room to accommodate these large molars, making it necessary for them to be extracted by a qualified dentist or oral surgeon. If you left them in only for them to give you problems later on in life, it’s perfectly possible to have them removed at any age. Here’s what to expect when having your wisdom teeth extracted if you are no longer in your twenties.
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