Learn how a variety of tooth shapes drove evolution across multiple kinds of mammals.

Another interesting result of this rapid evolution is the disappearance of wisdom teeth. According to Lucas, changes in our diets are causing our faces to be shorter and our jaws to be smaller.

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In general, dentists will only remove wisdom teeth in people experiencing or likely to experience problems from the teeth. Wisdom teeth extraction usually involves local anesthetic. Aftercare is ...

There are a few theories floating around, including the belief that the organ is a shriveled section of a larger part of the intestine which has become less important throughout evolution, and that it ...

CHENEY, Wash. — A Cheney teen died from complications during a wisdom teeth removal surgery in Spokane Valley. The Spokane County Medical Examiner's report says his death was likely caused by a ...

Infielder Patrick Wisdom has reached an agreement with the Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization, as noted by Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News. Yoo notes that the deal is currently pending a physical.