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How Many Wisdom Teeth Do You Get?

I want to know because I need one pulled out, it's not out yet, but it's growing crooked, and I've got braces, and that tooth is going to mess up my teeth. I'm only 15!!!! ='( I might need surgery...AGAIN.

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    You have exactly four wisdom teeth two up top two at the bottom.
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    Skullzz 

    answered 2 years ago

      Only 4, and they do frequently have to be removed, but don't worry your orthodontist should be able to make sure it doesn't mess up your teeth. My son got his after his braces came off and so far they haven't caused any problems. Good luck
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      Mamaswa 

      answered 2 years ago

        "Wisdom teeth" are the four molars that arrive last, which is why they became called that in the first place; they were in older times believed to come at the age when the child (young adult) was coming into more wisdom in their youth.

        Many people have some or all of their wisdom teeth extracted, because they are the later arriving molars that are not needed and can cause crowding problems with the other teeth.  When these molars have not yet emerged, they're called "impacted".  These molars may be removed either after their emergence or before they have fully emerged from the gum.  I and many other people I know have had their wisdom teeth removed.  It was no big deal really(*personally).  It is like having any other tooth pulled-- and even though it's a drudgery to go through dental procedures, it is generally better to have them removed than to suffer the issues with overcrowding which can impact your whole mouth and bite/chewing.  Your dentist/orthodontist will know best and be able to recommend if you should or need not have them removed.
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        Amore01 

        answered 2 years ago

        You get four wisdom teeth
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        Deanna2467 

        answered 2 years ago

        4 two on top and two on bottom
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        Denean13 

        answered 2 years ago

          You get 4 but not always at the same time.
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          Jawyatt 

          answered 2 years ago

          You have 4.  They come in like molars do.  Two on top and two on the bottom.
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          Pbfan4 

          answered 2 years ago

          You have 4. They were useful before modern dentistry, because one would loose a few teeth due to poor hygiene, and the wisdom teeth would grow later to replace some of the lost teeth. Now we don't need them, so they usually have to be removed. Don't worry about it so much. A TON of people have these things removed (I'm getting mine done in a few months). My little brother just had his taken out. He was in pain for a few hours afterward and couldn't eat solid food for a week, but other than that, he was ok. It's a very simple outpatient procedure. You'll be just fine hun! Besides, you're only 15. Try being in your twenties and having to get braces because these things screwed your mouth up... Yeah... Not so good.
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          Physpenn 

          answered 2 years ago

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