And is there a way to tell if you will need it done someday?
2006-08-09 05:39:33 · 13 answers · asked by Freedom 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I'm 20, no sign of needing them out so hopefully i won't need to!
2006-08-09 05:45:00 · update #1
The age is not the question. Some people's wisdom teeth come in just fine. You'll need to have them removed if they are impacted--i.e. not growing straight down, thus pushing your other teeth forward. An x-ray at your dentist's office will determine whether your wisdom teeth are growing straight. Your dentist can refer you to an oral surgeon if you will need them removed.
Mine are growing in sideways and I need to have them removed as they can cause cavities in the adjacent molars. Other than that, they don't hurt at all.
2006-08-09 06:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by That Girl 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I was 17 and I had all 4 pulled at the same time,I got some killer pain pills, but I was sore for days. I guess the age range varies depending on how quickly your wisdom teeth develop. Just go to the dentist, you'll know when it is time to have them pulled, it gets painful.
2006-08-09 12:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Free & Sassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people dont get wisdom tooth at all. It is not necessary at all that u get wisdom tooth. So dont worry even if u do not get these teeth. normally they are out after your teens
2006-08-09 12:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by Abhijit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually between 17 and 25 is when you'd get them out if they need to come out.
2006-08-09 13:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by starbellied1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is 26, still hasnt gotten his wisdom teeth, it just depends on when they come in
2006-08-09 13:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by obsession0524 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't always need to have them out, and no there isn't a way to tell in advance.
2006-08-09 12:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by teamkimme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always told by 30, but Im 36 and still have mine.
2006-08-09 12:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way of knowing and the age is not fixed... i'm 20 and no trace of them...and i know poeple who had them for a long time and had no problems...
2006-08-09 12:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, you'll know...had mine removed at age 19.
2006-08-09 12:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL ABOUT 18 IS WHEN MOST PEOPLE GET THEM OUT.AND YOU'LL NEED THEM OUT IF THEY ARE GROWING IN AND MESSING WITH YOUR OTHER TEETH.MAKING THEM CROOKED AND MIS SHAPED.
2006-08-09 12:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by rainyday2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋