Wisdom Teeth: The Surprising Reason They’re Called That
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to come in. They usually appear when someone is in their late teens or early twenties. But, why are they called wisdom teeth? The name “wisdom teeth” comes from the belief that these teeth are associated with maturity and experience. As children reach this age, they are beginning to gain new experiences that are associated with being wiser than they were as younger children. However, is this truly the case? Let’s take a look at the development of the human psychology and if the entrance of wisdom teeth really does signify that someone is becoming wiser.
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