Having wisdom teeth extracted is practically a right of passage. The fact of the matter is, however, most people are not bothered by their wisdom teeth—at least not until after the surgery to remove wisdom teeth. Then, there may be stitches, swelling, a sore jaw, and a week or more on a diet of soft foods.

Now, however, dentists and other oral health professionals are beginning to question whether this procedure is absolutely necessary. There is evidence to suggest that for some, the risk outweighs the possible benefits. Read on to learn more.

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