Wisdom tooth removal and bone loss over time?

Hi there - there is a multitude of people on reddit and other sites that claim the procedure of tooth extraction ruined their facial structure, including their third molars. I am soon to have all my wisdom teeth removed and the comments have me concerned so I'm wondering if there is any Science to debunk or back up their theories that I could be provided with. I have seen studies that suggest there is alveolar bone resorption after a tooth extraction, so are these studies false or does the bone resorption have zero impact on a face? Thank you for any insight

Posted Mar 8, 2025, 12:35 PM UTC

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