{"id":91,"date":"2023-01-17T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:57:04","slug":"does-everyone-have-wisdom-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/17\/does-everyone-have-wisdom-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re between the ages of 17 and 24, you may be expecting to get your wisdom teeth soon. Indeed, it\u2019s so common for people in this age range to have their wisdom teeth removed that it\u2019s often considered part of becoming an adult. But is it really true that everyone will have wisdom teeth or that they always have to be extracted<\/a>? Here are the facts that you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wisdom teeth are also known as third molars. They are the last permanent teeth to erupt in the mouth, which means there often isn\u2019t enough room for them. If the wisdom teeth aren\u2019t able to erupt normally, they can become impacted, which is often very painful. In many cases, impacted wisdom teeth can damage your other teeth and increase your risk of cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Everyone Get Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer is no, not everyone gets wisdom teeth. In fact, it\u2019s estimated that about 35% of people around the world never develop third molars at all. Furthermore, while many people have a full set of four wisdom teeth, others might have three or fewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why doesn\u2019t everyone have the same number of wisdom teeth? The exact reasons aren\u2019t entirely clear, but genetics likely play a significant role. If one or both of your parents never had wisdom teeth, there\u2019s a good chance that you might not develop them either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Will You Know If You Have Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to know for sure if you have wisdom teeth is to visit your dentist every six months. They can take an X-ray of your mouth to see if wisdom teeth are present, as well as whether they\u2019ll be able to erupt normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, there are a few signs that can let you know that your wisdom teeth are about to erupt, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n