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Are there health risks of not having your wisdom teeth pulled out?

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Wisdom teeth: As a mature adult wisdom teeth should be removed if there is a problem with them. If they are erupted and healthy they do not need to be removed. The only valuations n process is regarding the removal of wisdom teeth takes age in consideration. You will get the best answer by seeing a dentist or oral surgeon for an evaluation.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wisdom teeth: usually appear between the ages of 16 and 25. If you are experiencing pain, swollen lymph nodes and it does not go away or if you find it difficult to open your mouth, you should see a dentist for evaluation, x-ray and wisdom teeth removal. However, impacted wisdom teeth that are free from disease and symptoms should not be operated on.

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