Is Everyone Born with Wisdom Teeth?

February 4, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — deerfielddent @ 10:37 pm
a dentist and patient examining a dental X-ray

Wisdom teeth refer to the molars found at the very back of the mouth; two in the upper arch, and two in the lower. Sometimes called third molars, most patients these days end up having their wisdom teeth removed due to the complications they can cause, especially if they become impacted. But does everyone even have these teeth, or is it possible to be born without them? Believe it or not, a lucky few don’t have to worry about these teeth or the potentially painful issues they can trigger! Continue reading to learn more.

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