Wisdom teeth are the molars that grow at the back of the mouth in early adulthood. They are also known as third molars due to their position at the back of the mouth. Another term used to describe wisdom teeth is the 'teeth of wisdom', which is derived from the fact that these molars tend to emerge when individuals have gained some life experience and maturity. Wisdom teeth are also referred to as the 'dentition of maturity' as they are often associated with the onset of adulthood. Lastly, they can be known as 'late-developing teeth', since they appear much later than the other teeth in the mouth.