Can wisdom teeth coming through make you poorly?!

Lois_Lane

My wisdom teeth erupted when I was only 16 - all four at the same time, and I can tell you, it was bl**dy agony. To start with my Mum thought I had mumps, because the swelling made me look like a hamster with full pouches. I couldn't eat or sleep and stayed away from school for a week. The dentist was quite surprised to have a 16 year old presenting with such symptoms, but confirmed that it was definitely wisdom teeth. Luckily, once they were through there was enough room for them so I didn't have to have them removed and still have them to this day (I'm nearer to retirement age than school leaving age!).