Wednesday, March 16, 2011

My wisdom teeth aren't impacted, can I wait on getting them removed?

I don't have dental insurance right now and can't afford the procedure. Can I wait for a year or two to before I get them removed? I am 19 years old.
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You don't need to get them removed at all ever unless they are crowding the rest of your teeth. Removing wisdom teeth for no good reason is just a money grab. My family dentist warned me about that a long time ago, and I listened. I never had mine removed, and they've been no problem. Just be sure you clean your teeth properly, as wisdom teeth are far back in the mouth and take more diligence to clean.
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