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Wisdom teeth, why do we have them if they serve no purpose?
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Some are useful: Not all wisdom teeth are deemed useless. Some people do have room for their wisdom teeth to erupt into the mouth into a functional position and are to take care of them to prevent decay and/or periodontal problems.
Answered 7/1/2015
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Some are: Some are useful if fully erupted with enough room. See the wisdom tooth expert. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
Answered 7/1/2015
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