Wisdom Teeth X-Ray

Images showing wisdom teeth before and after being removed

Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth. In some people, wisdom teeth are crowded and difficult to clean properly. They may also push against other teeth.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerArden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
Last RevisedSeptember 2, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: September 2, 2011
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry

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