{"id":66,"date":"2024-02-08T14:25:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T14:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiaoralfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:35:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:35:16","slug":"do-you-need-wisdom-teeth-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiaoralfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/do-you-need-wisdom-teeth-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Really Need to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The vast majority of adults in the United States \u2013 more than 90%, in fact \u2013 have their wisdom teeth<\/a> taken out. However, this procedure isn\u2019t always necessary; some people are able to keep their wisdom teeth without issue. Is wisdom teeth extraction actually needed in your case? Here are the facts that can help you find the answer to this question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are the Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that emerge far later than your other teeth. At one point in history, our ancestors may have needed wisdom teeth to help them chew tough foods. Nowadays, though, we tend to enjoy much softer diets. As such, wisdom teeth aren\u2019t actually needed for your mouth to function properly, so if they start doing more harm than good, it\u2019s often recommended to have them extracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Tell If Your Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your wisdom teeth have erupted successfully, are in good health, and don\u2019t seem to be causing any problems, you may be able to keep them. On the other hand, your wisdom teeth will most likely need to be removed if any of the following symptoms occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n