Many of us will need to have our wisdom teeth removed by a dentist. This arises from the fact that they have been known to crowd other teeth. Why were they necessary in ancient times?

- They were used to chew hard materials like meat and roots.
- Humans would not have been able to digest such foods without these teeth.

Our smaller modern jaws often cause issues with these teeth, resulting in the need for extraction. Your dentist will let you know if you’re a candidate for wisdom tooth removal.

More interesting details can be found here:
https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/do-we-need-our-wisdom-teeth/