A 49-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for the wisdom tooth to erupt?
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Dr. Eric Eltzrothanswered
25 years experience
Variable: It can take quite a while and sometimes it will never fully erupt.
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Dr. Steven Reubelanswered
43 years experience
It varies: In some people it may take weeks, in others it may be months. More often than not they will never fully erupt.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for a wisdom tooth to grow in?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Ritotaanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Teeth develope: From early childhood., but wisdom teeth usually grow in during the teenage years. Usually in by 15-18 but can vary.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How long does a wisdom tooth take to grow?
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Dr. Theodore Ritotaanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Teeth develope: From early childhood., but wisdom teeth usually grow in during the teenage years. Usually in by 15-18 but can vary.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What can I do with partially erupted wisdom tooth?
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Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
Remove it: At the age of 37 and having a partially erupted wisdom tooth, the tooth should be considered for removal as the potential for periodontal and decay problems is high.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
I'm wondering how long does it take for wisdom tooth holes to close?
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Dr. Joel Doyonanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 38 years experience
Usually two weeks: Usually they are fully closed after two weeks.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for penicillan to heal a wisdom tooth?
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Dr. James Batesanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 38 years experience
Wisdom tooth: Penicillin, or any antibiotic, for that matter, can't "heal" a wisdom tooth. If the wisdom tooth is infected, it should most likely be removed, and that will solve the problem. That said, penicillin is usually prescribed for a 10-day course, and it's important to finish the whole prescription. The infection may improve, but is likely to recur as long as the wisdom tooth is the problem. See an oral.
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