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Third molar teeth
I am17 years old.i want to know why my 3rd molars are not developed? Even now they are under my gums.
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third molars erupt between 18-25 years of age.there should be adequate space for them to erupt.Third molar eruption varies from person to person.If there is no pain, there is no need to worry about it .
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Third molars, if present, generally erupt between the age 18-25 yrs and that too if they have sufficient space in the jaw to erupt. In your case the adequacy of space should be evaluated to be able to predict the chances and approximate timing of their eruption.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
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19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Do not worry even if wisdom teeth are not developed as they are not useful for chewing.If there are no symptoms you require no treatment to be done.
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
They can erupt anytime between 18-25yrs if they are in a proper orientation and there is enough space to erupt.
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