Do wisdom teeth just 'show up' on an dental x ray?

Question

Because I got xrays about 4 months ago and the dentist said she didn't see them... but does that mean I could still technically have them?

Answer 1

It depends upon the type of xrays she took.  It also depends upon whether you were able to hold the xray far back enough in your mouth.  The best xray to have done to find out if you have wisdom teeth is call a panographic radiograph.  Although some general dentists have the machine, orthodontists and oral surgeons will have this machine.

Answer 2

SOMETIMES THEY NEVER DEVELOP, BE THANFUL

Answer 3

Maybe your one of the lucky ones who never developed them. Depends your age, if your still young they may not be visible on xray yet.

Answer 4

They might have started to grow after you took the x-ray.

You never know, they could always sudenly pop out.

I'm pretty sure they would have showed up on they x-ray though.