Many reasons : Can dictate when wisdom teeth need to be removed, pain probably being the most common. Your dentist is probably the best one to advise you if and when they should be removed. There is no set time frame in which wisdom teeth need to be removed if at all. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/6/2015
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See a Pro: Ask your dentist to refer you to an oral surgeon today. After clinical examination and x-rays/cbct scan this specialist can best determine with you the need for rx and the best time for rx. Don't wait for it to hurt, wisdom teeth can cause painless damage. See the pro that does this all day every day for the most informed opinion.
Answered 1/6/2015
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You don't: Unless you have symptoms of pain, most patients don't know if their 3rd molars require extractions. A proper panormaic radiograph and a consult with an oral surgeon will get your more specific answers.
Answered 6/20/2015
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See Oral Surgeon: You should see your Oral Surgeon for a consult and x-ray and they should be able to give an evaluation if and when you need to have your wisdom teeth extracted. It may be that you don't need to have them removed but an x-ray and consult will determine this
Answered 2/5/2017
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