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Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth.
Last Revised: September 2, 2011
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Arden Christen, DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
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