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They are generally thought to be called wisdom teeth because they appear so late-much later than the other teeth, at an age where people are presumably wiser than as a child, when the other teeth erupt.

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What is the world record for amount of Wisdom teeth?

The current world record for the highest number of wisdom teeth extracted from a single person is 232 teeth, belonging to Ashik Gavai from India in 2014.


If wisdom teeth cause your teeth to get crooked Do your teeth get straight after you get your wisdom teeth extractions?

Not necessarily. Teeth tend to become more crowed as we age, especially the lower front teeth. This happens in some people regardless of whether they have wisdom teeth or not. Therefore, removing the wisdom teeth, solely for the purpose of hoping to get naturally straighter teeth, won't work.


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Jana and Jill had their wisdom teeth removed.


Are there people who don't get wisdom teeth?

Yes, wisdom teeth or 3rd molars are the most commonly missing or deformed teeth.


Which four teeth are the last to grow in a persons mouth?

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Are wisdom teeth baby teeth?

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Which teeth are referred to as the wisdom teeth?

The teeth that are referred to as "wisdom teeth" are teeth numbered, 1, 16, 17, and 32. They are located the furthest in the back of the mouth. However, do not get these confused with the molars. The wisdom teeth come in where the gums are located.


Are back teeth baby teeth?

no they are wisdom teeth


Can you get your wisdom teeth twice?

No, just like you don't get your baby teeth back! You don't get your wisdom teeth back!


Can you push the wisdom teeth to the second molar?

No, a persons wisdom teeth can not be pushed to the front.


How many teeth does a grown up have have?

An adult that had they're wisdom teeth pulled or not come through then you have 32 teeth. But if you still have your wisdom teeth you have 36.


Will you ever get wisdom teeth?

Not all people get their wisdom teeth. Some get all four wisdom teeth, some get just one, and others have some that never erupt.