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Once you hit your late teens or early twenties, your dentist may begin discussing the removal of your third molars, also known as
wisdom teeth. These structures grow later than your other pearly whites and can tend to cause problems for your smile’s alignment and health if they are not extracted. In many cases, your dentist may recommend removing these teeth to avoid major problems in the future. Your team at
Commonwealth Oral Surgery in Richmond, VA, is here today to talk about a few of the most common reasons wisdom teeth need to be removed.
Once you hit your late teens or early twenties, your dentist may begin discussing the removal of your third molars, also known as wisdom teeth. These structures grow later than your other pearly whites and can tend to cause problems for your smile’s alignment and health if they are not extracted. In many cases, your dentist may recommend removing these teeth to avoid major problems in the future. Your team at Commonwealth Oral Surgery in Richmond, VA, is here today to talk about a few of the most common reasons wisdom teeth need to be removed.
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