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Is There an Age Limit for Wisdom Tooth Removal?

April 26, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — youramerican @ 1:39 am
an x-ray of an older person’s wisdom teeth that need to be removed

Wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars, are the last of the adult teeth to come through the gums. They normally erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Unfortunately, many people’s mouths don’t have enough space for these last teeth. As a result, the wisdom teeth can become impacted, leading to various oral health issues. While this procedure is mostly performed on younger patients to keep their oral health in good condition, is there an age limit to have them removed? Read on to find out more about wisdom tooth extraction at an older age.

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