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Is it better to have wisdom teeth pulled at a young or old age?
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∙ 15y ago
Better to get it out when you are younger, the tooth is not as embedded as compared to when you grow older. Got my upper two and one lower - right side(with stiches) - pulled at 30 - no problems and could take the pain, just got my left wishdom pulled - am now 46 - boy oh boy if only i can describe the pain . doc had a hard time pulling it out too - guess with age my pain tolerence level is not what it use to be - still painful 1 1/2 weeks later.
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When can a wisdom tooth be removed?
Wisdom teeth usually begin to surface during young adulthood, between ages 18 and 22. Oftentimes, dentists will tell patients with surfacing wisdom teeth that they need to be removed, since wisdom teeth can crowd existing teeth by forcing them to scrunch together.
Can you get wisdom teeth at 8 years old?
You can, but it is not likely. Not many people even have have their wisdom teeth at that age. Most people have their wisdom teeth extracted when they are nearly done with highschool (16-19 years old). Your doctor may not want to remove your yet even if you do have them. I am 12 years old. I have my wisdom teeth, and I am getting them pulled out next month. It is possible to get your wisdom teeth that young i am living proof. =)
At what age do you get your wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth appear when you are 17-20 years old but some people never get wisdom teeth 17-20 though I've just got mine and I am 13, my last two wisdom teeth are coming through at the back. I didn't notice I'd got them until I got a tooth ache and counted all my teeth incuding the ones coming through, I have 32
When do kids get their wisdom teeth?
they can and they don't some kid have there mouth grow faster and the wisdom teeth come but some kids there'sgrow slowly so the possibly answer is yes and nothe girl with wisdom teeth at 6
Is it possible for an adult to not need any wisdom teeth removed if they've never grown in or threatened the growth of the other teeth?
If you have wisdom teeth and they haven't come in normally, you need to have them removed. And possiblly even if they have come in. They are so far back it's very hard to keep them properly cleaned. It's better to get them removed as a young adult rather than an older person. It's also better to get them removed before they start causing problems. Most dentists recommend to extract wisdom teeth, even if there are no symptoms, to prevent future complications. For adults over 30 years old, most dentist would not remove wisdom teeth because the roots are completely formed and the bone around them is dense. Extraction would be indicated only if there are symptoms. It is not necessary. my dad's wisdom teeth are all still intact and he has never had a need to take them out.
Is it possible for patients with more serious case of tooth crowding and crooking to use Invisalign?
Wisdom teeth do not cause crowding and I can prove it. When I was in Dental School we did a study. We took one group of people that had impacted wisdom teeth and graded their front tooth crowding. We then took a second set of people that had normal wisdom teeth in full bite and graded their crowding. We took a third sample that had wisdom teeth removed at a young age (below 16 years) and graded their crowding. We took a forth sample of people congenitally missing all wisdom teeth and graded their crowding. Know what we found? Wisdom teeth had no bearing on crowding of teeth later in life. Those with no wisdom teeth at all had the same incidence of crowding as those with the most severely impacted wisdom teeth. We developed (or perhaps a better term is adopted) the mesial migration theory. The theory is that all human teeth that are not artificially locked into position will tend to move anteriorly (towards the front) throughout life. It is merely coincidence that teeth seem to get more crowded or begin to crowd around the same time as the eruption of wisdom teeth. Yes. Over the past 6 years since my wisdom teeth emerged, by front teeth, particularly on my top row, have overlapped. I have Invisalign now and the treatment duration is about 1 year, although the teeth will have the appearance of straightness in about 6 months. I have just started my Invisalign trays. My front teeth are somewhat crooked and I still have two wisdom teeth reamining. (upper right and lower right). I was convinced that my wisdom teeth would have to be removed before starting Invisalign, but that was not the case. From what I understand, Invisalign can handle a variety of cases and situations. It is definitely worth looking into as I thought I would have to have braces versus the Invisalign. I am 2 months into my Invisalign treatment and all 4 of my wisdom teeth are still impacted and have never caused me any trouble. My orthodontist did not see the need to have them taken out before my treatment. If they start to come through, I will have them out there and then, but not before. The extraction may be unnecessary and painful if they haven't been a concern. Wisdom teeth can stay dormant for may years and may never come through at all in some life times. My Mother had trouble for the first time at 57 years of age! It all depends on the crowding extent of the individual and how much movement there might be to aggravate the wisdom teeth. With the Invisalign treatment, selective teeth are slightly 'shaved' to create room to move, thus not pushing too many teeth back into the mouth. Yes, Invisalign braces will make your teeth straight, although they do not a perfect job under orthodontic rules compared to conventional braces. But your teeth will look much nicer and your crowding will be corrected. Your dentist will most likely recommend you to extract your wisdom teeth before using Invisalign if you are an adult.
What are teeth called when your are young?
Teeth
Where do you get your wisdom teeth?
Two is on top far back and one is down far back. They have to be romoval for Heath :) to maintian a good high gene and teeth ^^^ not really sure. The wisdom teeth are your third set of molars, so they are located in the back of your mouth. You do not have to get them removed if they are alligned well and healthy. Most people do get them removed because they are usually alligned wrong and painful.
Did Nick Jonas had Problems with his teeth when he was young?
i think he had no problem on his teeth when he was young
How many teeth does young red fox have?
im not sure about a young one, but a adult has about 42 teeth
How many teeth does a young red fox have?
im not sure about a young one, but a adult has about 42 teeth
How many days should wait if i just got my wisdom teeth pulled and i wana cigerate?
Wait for the rest of your life! Yes, this does sound like a stupid answer, but inhaling the tabacco, along with many other forms of bad bacteria, will increase your chances of infection from your teeth to your lungs. I am a smoker, over 18 years, and it is one thing I wish I stopped years ago. The longer you wait, the harder it is and then more money you loose. Please, take it from me, stop while you're still young!
