Wisdom teeth are called so because we usually don’t get them until we are between the ages of 17 to 25 years old. Often times you will hear that most people end up getting their wisdom teeth pulled out. There can be many reasons for this. These third molars can fail to erupt, they can become impacted and they can be pretty hard to clean and therefore can get cavities easily. They can crowd your other teeth and cause migraines – the list can go on and on. What if you have healthy wisdom teeth? Should you remove them anyways? When should you have your wisdom teeth pulled? Here are some points to consider when you are faced with the choice as to whether or not you should have your wisdom teeth pulled out.

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