Wisdom Tooth Development

Wisdom teeth generally begin to form in your pre-teen years. By late teen years, the crown of the wisdom teeth will begin to erupt through the gums if there is adequate room. By your mid-twenties, your wisdom teeth will either be able to erupt fully or will have become impacted. Early removal of wisdom teeth makes the procedure more manageable for the patient to tolerate and promotes faster healing afterward. By your early forties, the wisdom teeth roots have become fully anchored to the jawbone and, if required to be extracted, will be much more challenging and need more time to heal.