{"id":2076,"date":"2022-12-27T09:06:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T15:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2076"},"modified":"2022-12-25T14:11:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T20:11:01","slug":"delay-wisdom-teeth-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/delay-wisdom-teeth-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can I Delay Wisdom Teeth Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How long can I delay wisdom teeth surgery before it becomes an emergency? I am 32 years old and have all four wisdom teeth. I am pursuing new employment and opted to keep medical insurance only when I got laid off in October. My wisdom teeth were occasionally hurting, but within the past few weeks, they have become uncomfortable. I do not want to take time off from a new job, but neither do I have dental insurance to help cover the expense. How long can I wait for wisdom teeth surgery? Thanks. Derek from Galveston, TX<\/p>\n

Derek,<\/p>\n

Thank you for your question.<\/p>\n

How Long Can You Delay Wisdom Teeth Surgery?<\/h2>\n

Delaying wisdom teeth surgery depends on the position and condition of your wisdom teeth. If you are feeling discomfort, your gums around the teeth may be infected. The infection will spread without treatment.<\/p>\n

Impacted wisdom teeth<\/h3>\n
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A partially impacted wisdom tooth<\/p><\/div>\n

Discomfort from impacted wisdom teeth increases with age as tooth roots thicken and jawbone density increases. We recommend getting an evaluation before your wisdom teeth become an emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wisdom Teeth Removal Without Dental Insurance<\/h2>\n

Even if you do not have dental insurance, consider these factors:<\/p>\n