Wisdom Tooth Extraction FAQs
We typically recommend an exam around ages 16–18, though adults of any age can be evaluated.
Not always. If they are healthy, fully erupted, and easy to clean, they may not require extraction.
The area is completely numbed, and patients usually feel only gentle pressure.
Most patients feel significantly better within a few days, with full healing in about 1–2 weeks.
They can still cause silent problems beneath the surface — that’s why early evaluation is important.