wisdom tooth
noun
: the third molar that is the last tooth to erupt on each side of the upper and lower jaws in humans
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In humans, vestigial organs include wisdom teeth and the appendix.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The country star, 39, recently underwent a series of dental procedures, including a veneer replacement and wisdom teeth removal, and his wife Bunnie Xo documented the process in a hilarious and sweet TikTok video.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
There are several reasons why wisdom teeth can be a source of pain and discomfort:
Impaction
Often, there isn't enough room for wisdom teeth to grow properly.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
Some populations or families might not develop all four wisdom teeth, or any at all.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
Roughly 35 percent of people today are born without wisdom teeth.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023
For the most part, though, any complex procedure (such as wisdom tooth extraction or dental implants) will be planned weeks in advance, Dr. Gonchar and Dr. Cu say.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
Some individuals have suggested that drinking pineapple juice before wisdom tooth surgery can reduce swelling.
—Korin Miller, Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Millions of women around the world have used the drug, and medical groups say complications occur at a lower rate than with routine medical procedures such as wisdom teeth removal and colonoscopies.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2023
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The country star, 39, recently underwent a series of dental procedures, including a veneer replacement and wisdom teeth removal, and his wife Bunnie Xo documented the process in a hilarious and sweet TikTok video.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
There are several reasons why wisdom teeth can be a source of pain and discomfort:
Impaction
Often, there isn't enough room for wisdom teeth to grow properly.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
Some populations or families might not develop all four wisdom teeth, or any at all.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
Roughly 35 percent of people today are born without wisdom teeth.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023
For the most part, though, any complex procedure (such as wisdom tooth extraction or dental implants) will be planned weeks in advance, Dr. Gonchar and Dr. Cu say.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Sep. 2023
Some individuals have suggested that drinking pineapple juice before wisdom tooth surgery can reduce swelling.
—Korin Miller, Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Millions of women around the world have used the drug, and medical groups say complications occur at a lower rate than with routine medical procedures such as wisdom teeth removal and colonoscopies.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2023
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wisdom tooth
noun
wis·dom tooth
ˈwiz-dəm- 
: the third molar that is the last tooth to erupt on each side of the upper and lower human jaw
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