Wisdom teeth!!! When can they be removed?

I was your age exactly when my wisdom teeth began to poke thru the gums and I went to an oral surgeon [I recommend this type of dentist] and he put me to sleep and voila, all 4 were pulled and after a few uncomfortable days [lots of mouth-rinsing with warm salty water & lots of soft squishy foods] it was done with. Yes wisdom teeth can be removed once they're identified as 'ready' by the x-ray views seen by the oral surgeon. He/she is the best source as to the 'when' part. Modern anaesthesia may not include putting you all the way out, but go with whatever is recommended for you. I wanted to be 'out' so that's another factor too. Get rid of those pesky wisdom teeth before they get overly up and out and cause you other more complicated dental problems. Lay in a supply of squishy goodies [smoothies & such] and let someone pamper you for a few days.