New Haven Dental Group is a 42 North Dental Care, PLLC practice and is owned and operated by dentists Dr. Samuel Shames, DDM. and Dr. Ronald Weissman, DDM. Gentle Dental is supported by 42 North Dental, LLC, a dental support organization that provides non-clinical administrative and business support services to the practice. 42 North Dental, LLC does not own or operate the dental practice or employ dentists to provide dental services. Find more information about 42 North Dental, LLC and the dental practices it supports at 42northdental.com.
Every year, countless wisdom tooth extraction procedures are performed around the world. In fact, the procedure is almost regarded as a rite of passage for adolescents and young adults. Since these teeth, the third molars, are so often removed, the question naturally arises, “Why do we even have wisdom teeth in the first place?” The answer relates to the lifestyle of ancient human ancestors. This blog post delves into that fascinating history.
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