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Braces FAQ

1.What is the average age for a person to get wisdom teeth?
2. How long does it take for the tooth to fully go through the gum
3. Is there anything i should not do or change about brushing my teeth when my wisdom teeth are coming in?

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1.What is the average age for a person to get wisdom teeth?
The average age is around 16.5. Some people as young as 13 will get them, and some don't get them until they are 25 or later. They can come in at any age though

How long does it take for the wisdom tooth to fully go through the gum?
This depends on many of factors, but typically they take 3-6 months, if they come up straight and you have the space for them. If impacted they may never go through all the gum. Some can take 3 years to push through. In general if they are having problems pushing through its a good sign they may need extracting

Is there anything i should not do or change about brushing my teeth when my wisdom teeth are coming in?
There is need to change brushing. If they are sore, swirling with sea-salt water or using a dental irrigator can really help alleviate pain naturally.