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Wise Up About Wisdom Teeth, Staten Island!

Posted on June 28, 2013 - 5:05 pm

Wisdom teeth begin to appear in our late teens, early 20s, when supposedly we’re gaining wisdom! When wisdom teeth come in partially or not at all, this is called impaction. Generally, the solution is to extract them. At the dental office of Dr. Craig Ratner in Staten Island, we’re here to make the experience as comfortable and relaxing as possible.

In addition to this common knowledge, there are other interesting facts about wisdom teeth.

  • In some regions in the world, almost none of the population develops wisdom teeth. But in other areas, it’s just the opposite and nearly 100% of the population gets their wisdom teeth! Scientists don’t know why, although several researchers are studying the phenomenon.

  • Impacted wisdom teeth are an ancient problem – The oldest known impacted wisdom tooth belonged to an unfortunate European woman who lived approximately 15,000 years ago (13,000-18,000 B.C.).

The most important fact about wisdom teeth is that if you experience any pain or soreness, call our dental office in Staten Island as soon as possible. Additionally, keeping up with regular dental visits can help us determine if there are any potential problems with your wisdom teeth and if extraction may be necessary. If you’re due for a dental checkup, give us a call today at 877-628-1684! Prevention is always a smart move!

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In two years, my dental health has improved markedly.

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Thank you all, at Exceptional Dentistry!!!

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Great place, great people, great work. Thank you!

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