When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed

At River Valley Smile Center, our dentists believe that patients should carefully consider when to remove wisdom teeth. This can be a big decision with long-term impacts, so we like to make sure our patients are educated about their choices. When deciding when wisdom teeth should be removed, there are a few different factors to take into consideration. First, wisdom teeth typically erupt from age 16-21. If your teeth are erupting between these ages, our dentists recommend you start monitoring their position and the health of the adjacent teeth. Depending on their eruption angle, the size of your mouth, and the