Why do we have wisdom teeth?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Evolutionarily, they might have helped our ancestors grind plant tissue. Now, with modern diets, they often don’t fit well in the mouth.

Evolutionarily, they might have helped our ancestors grind plant tissue. Now, with modern diets, they often don’t fit well in the mouth.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.