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Wisdom Teeth 101

June 24, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

We love that our largest molars are called “wisdom teeth.” There are many stories about the origin of the term, but our favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from 17 to 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental pain, dental procedure, oral surgery, third molars, tooth extractions, wisdom teeth

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