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Long ago it was thought that the probable function of your wisdom teeth was to enable the chewing of rough food. However, it would appear that evolution has rendered the wisdom teeth to be pointless and no longer serves a purpose.
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Choose the angle type that would be best for this situation a dentists chair forms what angle while he is extracting your wisdom teeth?
obtuse
What are the comparative and superlative forms of the word probable?
more probable most probable
What is the adjective of probable?
probable is an adjective
What is another word for probable outcome?
"likely"could be substituted for probable
What is the root word for probably?
it is probable
What is the probable function of the muscle that moves the ears?
The probable function of the muscles that USE TO move the ears is to hear behind or in front or to the side. Like a cat will do. These are considered to be "leftovers" like the wisdom teeth.
Are wisdom teeth an example of human evolution taking place right now?
Wisdom teeth are vestigial organs, which are organs that have lost their original or primary function. Wisdom teeth were used when humans had a primarily vegetative diet and needed to chew through thick vegetation. Rather than an example of evolution taking place, wisdom teeth reveal the remains of evolution.
If wisdom teeth cause your teeth to get crooked Do your teeth get straight after you get your wisdom teeth extractions?
Not necessarily. Teeth tend to become more crowed as we age, especially the lower front teeth. This happens in some people regardless of whether they have wisdom teeth or not. Therefore, removing the wisdom teeth, solely for the purpose of hoping to get naturally straighter teeth, won't work.
What surgery did Jill and Jana duggar have?
Jana and Jill had their wisdom teeth removed.
Are there people who don't get wisdom teeth?
Yes, wisdom teeth or 3rd molars are the most commonly missing or deformed teeth.
Which four teeth are the last to grow in a persons mouth?
The wisdom teeth.
Are wisdom teeth baby teeth?
No
Which teeth are referred to as the wisdom teeth?
The teeth that are referred to as "wisdom teeth" are teeth numbered, 1, 16, 17, and 32. They are located the furthest in the back of the mouth. However, do not get these confused with the molars. The wisdom teeth come in where the gums are located.
Are back teeth baby teeth?
no they are wisdom teeth
Can you get your wisdom teeth twice?
No, just like you don't get your baby teeth back! You don't get your wisdom teeth back!
What is the world record for amount of Wisdom teeth?
The current world record for the highest number of wisdom teeth extracted from a single person is 232 teeth, belonging to Ashik Gavai from India in 2014.
Can you push the wisdom teeth to the second molar?
No, a persons wisdom teeth can not be pushed to the front.
