What Should You Do About Wisdom Teeth?

Your wisdom teeth begin to form around your tenth birthday, but generally don't erupt into your mouth (if at all) until you are 17 to 25 years of age.  Because the age when wisdom teeth form, many parents of teenagers ask us questions about them.

Not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed.  If they develop and erupt in the mouth normally, then you should not have issues.  Generally, wisdom teeth become an issue when they are  impacted.  This means they will grow into other teeth or parts of the mouth, which could damage those areas and causes pain.

Here at Northwest Children's Dentistry, we will monitor the growth of your child's wisdom teeth through X-rays.  If we see a problem, we will be able to point it out to you and tell you when it might be time to talk to a specialist about extraction.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you manage all your children's dental needs.  If you have any questions about your child's dental health, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

general dentistry for kids in TucsonDr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!