A member asked:

Is it possible for a 13year old to take out wisdom teeth?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would not let a 13 year old take out wisdom teeth it is possible to take out wisdom teeth but may not be wise depending on the problem.

Answered 3/5/2021

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

At 13 the adolescent would have impacted wisdom teeth (under the gumline). Depending on where the rudimentary teeth are located and their angulation, there may be a need to monitor their position on a yearly basis. If removed before the roots are formed there would be less of a chance of inferior alveolar nerve damage. Not sure why surgery was recommended.

Answered 3/6/2021

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Wisdom teeth, at age 13, are still developing, under the gums, and more difficult to reach in the still developing adolescent jaws. Sometimes they can be blocking eruption of 12 year molars. at other times they can be anomalously placed and/or developing. The appropriate thing to do is ask your General Dentist or our child's Orthodontist to examine/x-ray/advise. Referral to Oral Surgeon is next.

Answered 3/8/2021

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