Can you get braces if you still have your wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are proof that we used to have larger mouths (to go with our bigger prehistoric appetites). Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow, normally between the ages of 17 and 25. However, thanks to your 28 gleaming teeth that are already there, wisdom teeth normally have very little space to move into. read more

While it doesn’t happen too often, you can, in fact, get your wisdom teeth extracted while you’re wearing braces. The timing on when you should have your wisdom teeth extracted is really a question for your dentist or orthodontist. read more

You can get your orthodontic treatment done the wisdom tooth wont pose a problem. However during or after treatment its advisable to get it extracted. The resson is mainly to maintain your treated tooth position. Sometimes if the wisdom tooth is still erupting the movement can cause relapse of treatment. read more

You can get braces if you still have your wisdom teeth. In fact, the majority of patients have them because they are usually too young to have them extracted. Your orthodontist will evaluate your teeth after orthodontic treatment is finished to decide if or when the wisdom teeth should be extracted. read more