
Wisdom Teeth
What’s so smart about teeth that only cause trouble? “Wisdom teeth” may seem like a misnomer, especially since people often have to have them removed.
What’s so smart about teeth that only cause trouble? “Wisdom teeth” may seem like a misnomer, especially since people often have to have them removed.
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