Tag: Wisdom Teeth and TMJ

Long ago, wisdom teeth were used to tear into hard meats and foods. With modern kitchenware such as knives, spoons, or forks, the need for wisdom teeth no longer serves its purpose. Wisdom teeth are no longer needed because everything your diet can be chewed by your regular teeth–unlike our prehistoric ancestors. Hence, there is no problem with removing your…
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Do you constantly experience severe jaw pain? Pinpointing the exact cause may be difficult if your dentist doesn’t have the proper expertise and equipment. Several periodontal or other dental conditions may cause pain in your jaw. However, questions often boil down to this: Is your jaw pain caused by an impacted wisdom tooth or TMJ? Here are the important notes…
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