Under ideal circumstances, human teeth emerge vertically from the gumline. When all of them are well-aligned, they create a functional bite and contribute to good oral and overall health. Unfortunately, though, that does not always happen. Some teeth grow at the wrong angle! That is particularly common with wisdom teeth, which are the third molars at the very back of the mouth. Why do they sometimes grow sideways, and what could that mean for your oral health? This blog post explains.
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