Wisdom Teeth Extraction

If you have ever had your wisdom teeth removed, you know all too well the agonizing pain and the recovery process of it all. I have always wondered why those seemingly, pointless teeth so deeply impacted are called “wisdom” teeth. About 90% of the time, they must be removed anyway, so what purpose have they ever served? I found the answer to this question after my husband just had two of his wisdom teeth pulled, just two days ago. I learned that wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars a person will get in their late teens and early twenties. Hence, the reason they are called wisdom teeth. A person in this age group is supposedly old enough to have gained some “wisdom”. I think it is rather silly, but it is what it is. Sometimes, they can actually be useful to the mouth if properly aligned. However, in most cases they are not, and when misaligned, they require removal as they can damage or crowd adjacent teeth, the jawbone or the nerves. Needless to say, my husband is now home recovering, and although he is feeling better, he still has quite a bit of swelling, which has resulted in the look of chipmunk cheeks, which I have found to be adorable. He would beg to differ. I thought about posting a picture of him with his chubby cheeks, but I knew he wouldn’t appreciate that much. I can feel for him though, as I have had all four of my wisdom teeth removed, and I know it is not much fun. At least it is over and done with, and he will not have to worry about them anymore. Aside from the everyday routine, that is the latest update. I will keep you all posted.