When do your wisdom teeth come in?

Wisdom teeth are so called because they are the last teeth to come in, at about the time of young adulthood -- the age when a person gains maturity and thus wisdom. The majority of us have most of our permanent (adult) teeth by age 13, followed by our wisdom teeth (third molars), which usually push their way through the gums or become impacted between ages 17-21. read more

They can even make your teeth look crooked if there is a lack of space in your mouth or if your wisdom teeth are in an incorrect position when they erupt. Be aware that constant headaches could be related to erupting wisdom teeth, as they can cause a misalignment in your bite and refer pain to your jaw and skull. read more

A wisdom tooth or third molar is one of the three molars per quadrant of the human dentition. It is the most posterior of the three. Wisdom teeth generally erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. read more

Wisdom teeth or third molars generally "come in" the mouth around 18 years of age. This was considered the "age of wisdom" thus the name for the teeth Wisdom teeth or third molars generally "come in" the mouth around 18 years of age. read more

Your wisdom teeth generally erupt any time after 18 years of age and, if they are in the right position, can make chewing even easier or can fill the space of a missing molar. If you need a dental bridge, having wisdom teeth can also provide support, making the procedure more straightforward. read more