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A member asked:
Are wisdom teeth and molars the same thing?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Somewhat: Wisdom teeth are also known as 3rd molars, but first and second molars are not wisdom teeth.
Answered 12/22/2014
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"the same thing": Wisdom teeth are the third molars and are usually the last teeth to develop between ages 15-24.
Answered 3/2/2015
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Yes: Wisdom teeth are the 3rd molars. The last teeth in the arch.
Answered 3/11/2015
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Third molar teeth: Wisdom teeth are considered 3rd Molars. They are the last teeth in your jaw. You have 32 permanent teeth with 3 molars on the right upper jaw and 3 on the right lower jaw as well as 3 on the left upper and lower jaw.
Answered 10/6/2015
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