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How much time can a wisdom tooth go untreated?
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No set time: The sooner you treat whatever problem it has the less chance of complications.
Answered 6/28/2015
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Variable: Variable. At your age, you may already have problems undetected. You may never have problems. Best advice: see a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon for exam/recommendations.
Answered 6/30/2015
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