Image Source  Third molars, or wisdom teeth, grow in most people between the ages of 18 and 24. They served the purpose of chewing and mastication in primitive times since the diet of our ancestors consisted of tough meat, raw plants, and nuts. However, today, we consume a much softer diet, which has eliminated the need for these teeth. While … Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Add This (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Diigo (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook Share (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Digg (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)