{"id":392,"date":"2021-08-11T22:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T22:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2021-09-17T22:15:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T22:15:19","slug":"whens-the-right-time-to-start-worrying-about-wisdom-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/whens-the-right-time-to-start-worrying-about-wisdom-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"When\u2019s the Right Time to Start Worrying About Wisdom Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re an older teen or young adult who\u2019s concerned about oral health, one of the questions that\u2019s sure to be on your mind is, \u201cWhen should I worry about wisdom teeth?\u201d The last thing you want is to let your mouth suffer from extensive damage and pain because you waited too long. By being aware of why wisdom teeth have to be removed and the various signs that they need to come out in the near future, you can protect your smile and your overall quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed in the First Place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the permanent teeth erupt at different times between the ages of 6 to 13, but the wisdom teeth usually don\u2019t emerge until between the ages of 17 and 21. As a result, there\u2019s a lot less room for them, meaning they\u2019re more likely to become impacted in the jawbone. Impacted wisdom teeth tend to cause chronic pain as well as swollen or bleeding gums. They may also damage your neighboring teeth, and they\u2019re prone to infection and decay since they\u2019re difficult to clean properly. The longer they stay in the mouth, the more damage they can do. Thus, problematic wisdom teeth need to be removed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Will You Know When It\u2019s Time to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it\u2019s important to note that some people don\u2019t have to have wisdom teeth removed in the first place. Some mouths are bigger than others, and on occasion there\u2019s enough space for the wisdom tooth to erupt properly. However, on average it\u2019s more likely that an extraction will be required. The following symptoms are signs that wisdom teeth have to be removed in the near future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n