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What is the difference between molars and wisdom teeth?
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None: A wisdom tooth is actually a molar tooth, also commonly referred to as the third molar.
Answered 9/24/2017
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Same: Wisdom tooth is the last (third) molar in the dental arch. We normally have 4. For best results concerning wisdom teeth, see a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
Answered 6/30/2015
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