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How long does it take for the wisdom tooth to erupt?
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Variable: It can take quite a while and sometimes it will never fully erupt.
Answered 4/24/2015
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It varies: In some people it may take weeks, in others it may be months. More often than not they will never fully erupt.
Answered 3/22/2015
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