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Correlation of 366: Wisdom Tooth Extraction Vs. 22: Distinct Canines
It seems people with distinct canines are less likely to need wisdom teeth extracted.

70 Responses:

	Distinct Canines →
Wisdom Tooth Extraction ↓	YES	NO
NO, & not anticipated NO, but anticipated	4.3%	17.1%
YES, Upper	4.3%	8.6%
YES, Lower	4.3%	2.9%
YES, ALL	12.9%	44.3%

22 Responses from Males:

Distinct Canines → x Wisdom Tooth Extraction ↓	YES	NO
NO, & not anticipated NO, but anticipated	4%	13%
YES, Upper	4%	9%
YES, Lower	4%	0%
YES, ALL	13%	50%

48 Responses from Females:

Distinct Canines → x Wisdom Tooth Extraction ↓	YES	NO
NO, & not anticipated NO, but anticipated	4%	18%
YES, Upper	4%	8%
YES, Lower	4%	4%
YES, ALL	12%	41%

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Details:
Are distinct canines are a more 'wild' feature as loss of them indicates longer history of civilization, then likewise with necessary wisdom teeth extraction being an indication of a longer history of civilization. Or Are distinct canines a sign of being tailored to eat more meat while wisdom teeth extraction necessity being a sign of being tailored to eat more plants, tubers, and grains which ground down molars and necessitate their replacement with the maturing of the wisdom molars.