Not everyone has wisdom teeth. Third molars usually appear in early adulthood, and grow in at the very back of the mouth.

Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC, Director, Division of Foundational Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Wisdom teeth do not necessarily have to be removed. Some people ...

Only your dentist can determine if you’ll benefit from a tooth extraction. Not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed. Your jaw is fully developed by the time you are in your early 20s.

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A so-called impacted wisdom tooth happens more often in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw ... But wisdom teeth don’t ...