Wisdom teeth (third molars)


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Wisdom teeth (third molars)


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Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
Last Updated September 25, 2007

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