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Why Do Wisdom Teeth Grow Sideways? Learn the Answer Here

August 11, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — drprather @ 5:28 pm
Sideways wisdom tooth highlighted on dental X-ray

Ideally, your teeth should erupt vertically from your gumline. This allows them to provide a harmonious bite and easy chewing power. Some teeth, though, are a bit rebellious. They may grow in sideways! This is especially common with wisdom teeth. Why do they so often develop at an undesirable angle, and what else should you know about sideways third molars? This blog post provides some helpful information.

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