In my mid-20s my wisdom teeth started to emerge. However it was an extremely slow and painful process. I'd suffer for a month (living on painkillers), then everything would settle for 6 months, then suddenly out of the blue, another month of immense pain.. and repeat. In my early 30s they finally erupted through the gum. By late 30s they were halfway through and a visit to a dentist assured me they aren't appearing as impacted and shouldn't cause any issues except the discomfort. However, at the time the dentist also told me it's really unusual for them to take so long to appear, he said they normally only take some years maximum. I'm now early 40s and after 1.5 years of no issues, this past few days have the tell-tale throbbing and nerve tingle from jaw to temple that accompanies it. I've just checked and yes, sure enough, wisdom on the right side is swollen and erupting again. They're still only halfway through on both sides and I feel at my wits end. Is this normal??? Has anybody else experienced this?? Will it ever end!
I cannot be the only one that seems to be in for the wisdom teeth long haul?!