Wisdom teeth removal - is 14 a normal age now?

[Anonymous]

The orthodontist recommended removing my son's wisdom teeth. He says it is "easier" when they are younger.

I don't think I had mine removed until I was 18 or 19.

I guess they'll have to come out sooner or later, but I was a bit surprised they wanted to do it this soon.

[Anonymous]

I had mine out at 14, almost 25 years ago.

[Anonymous]

They are starting to do it around 16 now. I think it depends on their development.

[Anonymous]

Easier procedure/recovery when the roots aren’t fully developed

[Anonymous]

I had mine removed at 14 and it was actually too late. My teeth were crowded and the wisdom teeth pushed my 12 year molars into the teeth in front of them I had to have another surgery to try to fix the damage but I ended up losing a 12 year molar as a result.

[Anonymous]

Yes, ds is 14 and had them out last month. Much easier to have out and recover before the roots grow too large.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, ds is 14 and had them out last month. Much easier to have out and recover before the roots grow too large.

LOL WTF is this comment? Teeth don't grow.

[Anonymous]

We were just told that 16 is the new normal for girls. Supposedly easier before the bones harden or something.

[Anonymous]

Yes normal in the 80s normal in today's world.

[Anonymous]

I had mine out at 16 in the 80s.

It's easier when younger for all the reasons mentioned here.

[Anonymous]

The belief that wisdom teeth exist solely to enrich dental professionals is the product of fraud by the dental industry. Some people will have difficulty, some will not. It is akin to the near-automatic tonsillectomies in the ‘50’s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The belief that wisdom teeth exist solely to enrich dental professionals is the product of fraud by the dental industry. Some people will have difficulty, some will not. It is akin to the near-automatic tonsillectomies in the ‘50’s.

No, it is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The belief that wisdom teeth exist solely to enrich dental professionals is the product of fraud by the dental industry. Some people will have difficulty, some will not. It is akin to the near-automatic tonsillectomies in the ‘50’s.

No, it is not.

Now that’s a thorough, incisive, insightful, detailed response!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The belief that wisdom teeth exist solely to enrich dental professionals is the product of fraud by the dental industry. Some people will have difficulty, some will not. It is akin to the near-automatic tonsillectomies in the ‘50’s.

No, it is not.

Now that’s a thorough, incisive, insightful, detailed response!

Which one? The one claiming the need to have wisdom teeth out is on a par with taking out tonsils?
If you're being sarcastic, yes, it is a lunatic response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The belief that wisdom teeth exist solely to enrich dental professionals is the product of fraud by the dental industry. Some people will have difficulty, some will not. It is akin to the near-automatic tonsillectomies in the ‘50’s.

Agreed.