A member asked:

Does everyone have wisdom teeth or is it just the majority of people? if you parents have them, is it guaranteed that you also do?

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Most people do: Most people have 4 wisdom teeth. If your parents did not have them or had other congenital missing teeth there is a higher chance that you can have missing teeth. However there are no guarentees. It is easy for your dentist to take an x-ray and see if yours are persent.

Answered 9/15/2013

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Genetics: Genetics play the role on whether or not you will have wisdom teeth, ANS well as almost all other aspects of your appearance and overall health. There are no guarantees regarding the formation or absence of the wisdom teeth.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wisdom teeth: It is relatively rare to find someone who does not develop any wisdom teeth. Some individuals may be congenitally missing one or more of them. While genetics do play a role, there is no way to predict this.

Answered 12/10/2013

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