Wisdom teeth are oral vestiges of our prehistoric ancestors. They needed these rather large molars to chew tough meat, seeds and raw vegetation. Over the millennia, however, man’s eating habits have changed so these teeth are no longer necessary. In fact, most people don’t have room for them in their mouths. That’s why wisdom tooth extraction is so common. Dr. Jonthan E. Mason conveniently performs wisdom tooth surgery in Manchester Center, VT.

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