how many of you still have your wisdom teeth?

[Red Squirrel]

Got two bottom ones, at 45 degree. Dentist said it's best not to touch them unless they start bugging me. They might even have to cut part of my jaw to get to them, and there's a nerve that's dangerously close. Got one on top that's left, that one is less of a big deal to remove, but not bothering me.

On one hand I kinda want to just remove them to get it done with and prevent future complication, but on the other hand, probably best to leave em alone.

 

[kage69]

What I am saying is that a weak jaw is not more evolved. Nor is our lack of developed canines.

I said smaller, not weaker actually. Space is the issue here, not strength. I made no mention of canines either, as this gradual phase away from unnecessary molars is the topic. Progression along an evolutionary timeline involves adaption, be that the addition of traits or the removal of ones no longer necessary. I guess when settling on what word to use to describe this YMMV, but I stand by my statements.

 

[norseamd]

I said smaller, not weaker actually. Space is the issue here, not strength. I made no mention of canines either, as this gradual phase away from unnecessary molars is the topic. Progression along an evolutionary timeline involves adaption, be that the addition of traits or the removal of ones no longer necessary. I guess when settling on what word to use to describe this YMMV, but I stand by my statements.

The wisdom molars are not necessarily unnecessary trash.

 

[Sephire]

Take them out.

All of them.