ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Wisdom teeth or third molars (M3s) are the last, most posteriorly placed permanent teeth to erupt. They usually erupt into the mouth between 17 and 25 years of age.

Detailed explanation-2: -One to four wisdom teeth, or third molars, emerge between the ages of 17 and 21, bringing the total number of permanent teeth up to 32.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wisdom teeth normally start to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. However, the process does not happen at the same pace for everyone. In fact, it can take years for the wisdom teeth to fully emerge through the gums or they may never erupt at all.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to come into the mouth (erupt). Most people have four wisdom teeth at the back of the mouth-two on the top, two on the bottom.

Detailed explanation-5: -Our wisdom teeth come in so late because, as humans, we are still developing into our adult years. Until we are fully developed, our jaws are unable to accommodate the intrusion. If our wisdom teeth were to come in any earlier, it could cause serious damage to the jaw because there is just not enough room for them.