A 42-year-old member asked:
When are my wisdom teeth going to grow?
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Dr. Giri Palanianswered
Dentistry 18 years experience
18: Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 16-22.
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Dr. Jake Richardsanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
Uncertain: If you are 42 like your profile says, then never if you haven't had them grow yet. If they are impacted they likely will never erupt either. They usually form while a teenager and erupt anywhere around 18-25.
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Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
Already developed: Wisdom teeth begin growing at a very early age. At the age of 42, your wisdom teeth are fully developed, although they may not be visible in the mouth, appropriate x-rays can determine the position and development of your wisdom teeth if they are impacted or still beneath the gums.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Ages of 15 and 25 : Four or more wisdom teeth come generally in between the ages of 15 and 25. Regardless the number or whether you have obvious symptoms, it is important to diagnose existing or potential problems caused by your wisdom teeth.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
When do wisdom teeth start to grow?
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Dr. Jeff Kimbleanswered
Dentistry 24 years experience
Depends: They can start to erupt into your mouth at a very early age. I have taken wisdom teeth out on a 13 year old girl before, but the average is late teens.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
When do wisdom teeth usually grow in?
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Dr. Scott Terryanswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Wide Variety: Although usually wisdom teeth (or third molars) erupt around 18-20 years old, there is a lot of variety in the timing. I have had patients as young as 12 begin to get these teeth. Sometimes the teeth do not come in at all and are called impacted. Most of the rest of the adult teeth come in closer to a more regular timing.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
At what age do wisdom teeth grow in?
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth generally erupt between the ages of 17 and 21, but can come in earlier or later. It is best to monitor this through clinical exams and x-rays with a dentist to evaluate whether or not there is room for them to come in or if they need to be removed when it is easier and has less associated risk. Consult with an Oral Surgeon, or your General Dentist.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How long do wisdom teeth take to all grow in?
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Dr. Gloria l Cicconeanswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
4 years: Third molars ( wisdom teeth ) show their crwon completed between the ages of 12 to 16 yr, but can take until the ages of 17 and 21 yr to complete eruption.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What is the normal age for wisdom teeth to grow ?
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Dr. Peter Karsantanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Range: The range is 18-22 years although there is some variation.
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