Is 16 years old too young to have wisdom teeth pulled?

Question

My dentist told me they should be removed within the next year otherwise they will start shifting my teeth, but a few weeks ago I noticed that my bottom teeth had shifted quite noticably so my mom made an appointment a few weeks ago and I get them removed Friday.

I was watching youtube videos on it and now im terrified!

Answer 1

it can be pulled at any age

if they are in the way and they cause irritation pull them out

Answer 2

Having the 3rd molars extracted during the early teenage years or when the buds are first developed is always better than waiting until they are fused in the bone, making them much more difficult to remove and can make the procedure and recovery period longer for the patient.  Do your self a favor, if they present a problem and most do, have them removed early.

Answer 3

No, I had all of mine out at one time when I was 16, the best thing I ever did. I see a lot of people with problems and I am all done, never have to worry about it. Are they impacted? Is the dentist recommending you get them out?

Answer 4

Depends.

Many people don't even have all their molars in by 16.

Answer 5

if it's decayed, then it's never too young.

Answer 6

Actually that is a perfect age. They longer you wait the more risk are involved. I have even seen 13 year olds have there's out. If the oral surgeon has reviewed the xray then they know if there teeth are developed enough to extract.

Answer 7

im 15 and im getting mine out next month

Answer 8

Not at all. They probably won't pull them unless they are bothering you really bad though. That's the way it is down here anyways.

Answer 9

Lol! Funny you should ask this.

I'm 16 and I was just told I'd have to get mine pulled out next January :(

It varies in different people.

Answer 10

i am 16 also and have to get mine pulled in a few weeks...so i guess not. it's gonna hurt really bad tho!

and it doesn't matter whether thay have come through or not, mine haven't so they are removing them from my face!!!! i hate my dentist...when she told me i was getting it done she said i had to do it before next year, and i can't take ne time off school so it's the week before xmas 4 my surgery! ...my dentist is my aunty so she says that's my xmas present..gee thanx! lol!