If wisdom teeth are so wise, why do they get kicked out of almost every place they show up? As nice as it’d be for them to stick around, there often just isn’t enough room. Wisdom teeth extractions are common procedures that can spare a patient pain and protect the results of orthodontic treatments, but most people get them removed in early adulthood.
If you’ve finally decided that you’re sick of these troublesome molars when you’re a bit older than that, or if you were never able to have them removed in your youth, then don’t worry! Wisdom teeth can be removed at any age, but the process might be different for patients with more years under their belts. Here’s what you can expect when getting your wisdom teeth removed when you’re past your early twenties.
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