The preemptive extraction of wisdom teeth before they become problematic has been a routine practice for decades. Surgical tooth removal began after the introduction of the local anesthetic Novocaine in 1902. Before that, these third molars were rarely, if ever, removed as a preventive measure due to the pain involved. The removal of wisdom teeth started becoming more common after the 1950s with the advent of antibiotics to treat related infections.
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