Dental Terminology
Understand dental terms and concepts.
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Wisdom Tooth
Dental terminology: Third Molar
Third molars are commonly referred to as wisdom teeth. These teeth typically erupt between the ages of 18 and 25 years. It is not unusual if one or more wisdom teeth fail to develop at all.
Author: Symbyos staff • Medical review: Thomas J. Greany DDS • Last updated: 02/10/2021