06/05/2026
Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Rockville MD
Wisdom Teeth: Why They Matter and What to Expect
“Wisdom teeth” sounds much better than “the last teeth to come in.” Doesn’t it? But that’s all “wisdom” refers to—something that comes with time. Wisdom teeth, otherwise known as “third molars,” are the last teeth to break through the gums; they tend to appear anywhere from the late teens to the early twenties.
There’s nothing inherently good or bad about wisdom teeth. Some people don’t even have any. Some have more than the usual four, some have less. Some people’s wisdom teeth grow in at odd angles. Some grow in too close to other teeth and crowd the mouth. Some grow in without any trouble at all. But sometimes, there are complications with a person’s wisdom teeth.