Why are wisdom teeth called wisdom teeth?

Third molars have been referred to as “teeth of wisdom” since the Seventeenth Century and simply “wisdom teeth” since the Nineteenth Century. The third molars generally appear much later than other teeth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 when a person reaches adulthood. read more

Wisdom teeth are so named because of the time they appear, generally in the late teens or early 20s, when people are supposed to be gaining some bit of wisdom in life. There are two main theories as to why these teeth exist at all, since in most cases in the modern world, they cause problems and have to be removed or else mess up the jaw line. read more

Wisdom teeth may come in straight, not causing any problems with the other teeth. In this case, they do not need to be removed. However, they are usually removed anyway to prevent the occurence of decay between the wisdom tooth and the molar beside it- as it is difficult to clean properly. read more

Historically, these teeth have been called wisdom teeth because they come through at a more mature age. Wisdom teeth can help you chew but if you have pain see your dentist immediately. A dentist can perform surgeries to remove wisdom teeth at one visit with the help of the latest technology called Sleep Dentistry. read more