*this is an article written by Dr Tan Chuan Sien to help answer many of your questions on this topic
Wisdom teeth are third molars which erupt into the mouth at the age of approximately 20-25 years old. However, by the time they erupt into the mouth, the upper and lower jawbones have stopped growing, often leaving no space for their eruption. The wisdom teeth therefore erupt into an impacted position which is malaligned with the other molars. This condition is common among Asians and people with small jaws.
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