Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, usually appear during early adulthood. Many people have one to four wisdom teeth, although they do not always erupt through the gums. Some people do not ...

Research suggests that third molars develop between ages 8-15 and erupt between 17-22. And due to this delayed eruption, 17-69% of mandibular third molars (wisdom teeth) may be impacted.

Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars — the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth — that usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Scientists believe that wisdom teeth were essential ...

A common misconception is that the frequency of missing third molars (wisdom teeth) is increasing in modern human populations because of the reliance on softer, more easily masticated foods and ...