We’re talking about wisdom teeth. They’re the bane of many people’s existence, causing swelling, bad breath, and jaw pain ...

But evolution doesn't always come with a silver ... Narrator: Millions of years ago, wisdom teeth were dead useful. Those hefty molars helped us grind up fibrous veggies. Then, around 1 million ...

Anyone who had to pay a visit to the dentist to pull their wisdom teeth out can tell you how much nuisance they cause. They can not only be painful but also cause tooth decay and even tumors.

This means many babies are now born without wisdom teeth, a sign of rapid evolution. Human jaw is shrinking? As per a 2020 ...