Having wisdom teeth removed is often considered to be a rite of passage since most people tend to have it done in their late teens or early 20s. While this is normally when these teeth start to come in (and cause problems), the truth is that many wait until their 30s, 40s, or 50s to have their wisdom teeth extracted. Why is this the case? And is having a wisdom tooth extraction different when someone is older? Can you ever be too old for the procedure? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more below.
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