Why do we have wisdom teeth?
Feb 20, 2024•14 min
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Episode description
The only time most of us think about wisdom teeth is when they’re causing trouble.
Do they have a use beyond causing pain (and leaving you with a hefty dental bill)?
Norman and Tegan talk through the history of these meddlesome molars, and what happens when you ignore them.
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