It is best to have impacted wisdom teeth removed while you are young & healthy (age 16 to 20). In young people the roots are not fully formed and the surrounding bone is softer. This allows for easier removal of the wisdom teeth which means less post-operative pain and faster healing.
To investigate the most appropriate timing, a full mouth x-ray (OPG) should be done at age 16 for girls and 17 for boys to assess the position, development and likelihood of normal eruption of the wisdom teeth.
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Wisdom teeth (also called 3rd molars) develop in the jaw-bones from approximately age 12 and try to erupt at around age 18...
Prior to surgery the following should be done to assist a faster recovery:Be extra vigilant with your oral hygiene for a week prior to the procedure... 
Our Wisdom Teeth FAQ's provide you with the answers to the most commonly asked questions we hear from patients...