At What Age Do Teeth Stop Growing?
Teeth generally stop growing in size during adolescence, although their position and condition can change throughout life. By around age 12 or 13, most children have a full set of permanent teeth. However, wisdom teeth, the final molars, typically erupt between ages 17 and 25. While the size of the teeth stops increasing during adolescence, the eruption of wisdom teeth extends the timeline for complete dental development.
- Baby Teeth: Children develop 20 baby teeth, which are eventually replaced by permanent teeth.
- Permanent Teeth: The full set of permanent teeth consists of 32 teeth. These begin to replace the baby teeth around age six, and this process generally concludes around ages 12-13.
- Wisdom Teeth: These teeth are the last to appear, typically between ages 17 and 25. Their eruption can vary significantly between individuals, and many people never develop wisdom teeth.
While the physical growth of teeth largely concludes in adolescence, changes in their position (e.g., crowding) or condition (e.g., wear, decay) can occur throughout life. The development of the full set of 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth, extends into the late teens or early twenties.
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