A break-up can be difficult, especially when you’re the one choosing to walk away. But it can also prevent other problems, right?

That’s why saying good-bye to your wisdom teeth should be the easiest decision that you make when you’re in high school or beginning college. You don’t want to end up with crooked teeth or health complications just because your third set of molars have a “smart name.”

Typically, your wisdom teeth — which are located in the back of your mouth — come in between the ages of 17 and 25.  A common sign that you need your wisdom teeth removed is noticing that there is a change in your mouth, such as pain, infection, gum disease or tooth decay, among other issues. Your first step would be to schedule an exam with your dentist and get an X-Ray. According to the American Dental Care Association, wisdom teeth surgery may be something that’s recommended as part of treatment for braces or because your dental care requires it.

It’s Ancient History

Since our diet has evolved, many scientists consider wisdom teeth a vestigial organ — one that is no longer useful. Spanning back millions of years, wisdom teeth were necessary for our ancestors, who needed a larger jaw and chewing power, to consume a tougher diet of leaves, roots and raw meat.

In today’s society, our soft modern diet and smaller jaws can’t accommodate the extra teeth. This is why wisdom teeth can cause crowding in the mouth because there’s no room for them. So, for the sake of keeping a healthy relationship with your other teeth you may just have to say “I need space.”

You’re Young And Heal Quick

There’s many benefits of being young and one of them is your ability to heal quickly. Imagine not being able to smile in a family photograph while on vacation or having to take a break from a hobby you love because you’ve waited too long to get surgery.

According to WebMD, removal is easier in young individuals, when the wisdom teeth roots are not yet fully developed and the bone is less dense. For older adults, recovery and healing time tend to be longer.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your dentist and decide to book the surgery when you have down time so you don’t have to miss any important activities or schoolwork. The healing process could take between two to three weeks.

Goodbye Wisdom Teeth, Hello Ice Cream

After “breaking-up” with your wisdom teeth, it’s OK to spoil yourself a bit. We recommend picking up soft foods to eat post-surgery, such as ice cream, milkshakes or yogurt.

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