Wisdom teeth in teenagers officially referred to as third molars, are usually the last teeth to develop between the ages of 15 and 18 years. They are located in the very back of your mouth, next to your second molars and near the entrance to your throat. You will have four wisdom teeth, two on the top (one right and one left) and two on the bottom (one per side). Third molars are usually completely
developed between the ages of 15 and 18, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity and the attainment of “wisdom.” While most other teeth have fully erupted by age 12, this is the time when the wisdom teeth are starting to calcify and form. The average mouth usually has enough room to hold only 28 teeth. When the third molars do not have enough room to erupt, they can form in various different angulations, also known as
being impacted. This lack of space can result in a number of harmful effects on your overall dental health. When a tooth cannot erupt into proper alignment, we call it impacted, which simply means, “stuck” in an improper position.
Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?By the age of eighteen, the average adult has 32 teeth. Unfortunately, the average adult mouth is only large enough to accommodate 28 teeth. If you do not have enough room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to erupt into proper position, they can cause many problems.
What Is the Best Age to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?If you do not have enough room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to erupt into proper position it is best to have them removed before the wisdom teeth are fully developed. For some patients, this may be as early as 13 or 14, for others it may be as late as 17 or 18 years old. Without a doubt, younger patients (teenagers) heal faster, and in a more predictable fashion, and with fewer complications than older patients. X-rays can determine if you have impacted wisdom teeth, which means you’re going to have to get them removed eventually. The earlier you get your wisdom teeth removed, the easier the process is. Waiting until adulthood, when the roots are more fully formed and the bones around your teeth are denser, the procedure can become complicated and be much more painful. Dr. Rubin can recommend an oral surgeon who can extract your wisdom teeth. The procedure takes a few hours, and the recovery period can be as long as one or two weeks. After your wisdom teeth are removed, you may experience pain and swelling. Expect to be out of school for a few days, and to eat soft foods because chewing may be painful. Please contact our office by Online Appointment Request or call 214 618 5200 if you would like to schedule an appointment. Can you get your wisdom teeth at 13?When Do Wisdom Teeth Erupt? Wisdom teeth typically erupt during the late teenage years or in the early twenties, although they sometimes appear later. However, these third molars begin forming behind the scenes much earlier, usually between the ages of 7-10. First, the tooth calcifies, then its crown begins to form.
Can u get your wisdom teeth removed at 14?If you do not have enough room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to erupt into proper position it is best to have them removed before the wisdom teeth are fully developed. For some patients, this may be as early as 13 or 14, for others it may be as late as 17 or 18 years old.
What is the earliest age to get wisdom teeth?Wisdom teeth typically appear between 17-24 years of age, with some people developing them earlier or later. Still, whether they grow earlier or later, there is nothing unusual about it. These teeth grow for a simple reason- to complete your full set of 32 teeth every adult should have.
Can you get wisdom teeth removed at 16?Wisdom teeth can be extracted at any age after they erupt. But the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) notes that most patients opt to have them out between the ages of 17-25. The reasons are pretty simple.
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