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Q:When is the best time to have wisdom teeth extracted? A:When the roots are starting to form but have not formed completely. This occurs between 15 and 17 years of age. Therefore they should be checked with an X-ray by age 15.   Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in . . . Read more

Q: Do wisdom teeth always need to be extracted? A: No. But if there is not enough room in the back of the jaw for the wisdom teeth to come up straight they will be a constant problem. For most people there is not enough room and they should be . . . Read more