Wisdom teeth are the third molars and unfortunately, most people need to have them extracted. This is because, back in the day, cavemen needed very strong teeth at the back in order to chew tough foods, but over the millennia we no longer need them and as a result, the jaw has actually become shorter. Continue reading
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Wisdom Teeth That Are Causing Issues Need to Be Extracted
Wisdom teeth are the very last teeth to erupt in the mouth, and despite what you may have heard about them, there is some good news. The good news is that when they erupt correctly, are in alignment, and the gums are healthy, they do not need to be removed. Continue reading
You May Not Have Been Able to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed Since COVID-19
Hopefully, Covid-19 is beginning to ease off, but as a result of it there have been many surgeries which have been postponed. Among these is wisdom teeth removal in San Francisco. Continue reading
Wisdom Teeth Mostly Need Removal, So Why Do We Have Them?
Those damn wisdom teeth! So smart and yet so dumb. No one really knows why we have them, but in fact there is a reason. However, everyone knows that they need to “come out” – hopefully sooner rather than later. Continue reading
If You Have Wisdom Teeth Issues, You Need Them Removed
Many people wonder why wisdom teeth are so called. In the 17th century they were referred to as “teeth of wisdom” which became “wisdom teeth” in the 19th century. They are your third molars, and they generally appear between the ages of 17 and 25 by which time you have attained adulthood, and it is assumed that you have also attained a certain amount of wisdom. Continue reading
Oral Surgery San Francisco Announces Post on San Francisco Oral Surgery, Wisdom Teeth, and Pain Management
San Francisco, California – October 1, 2020. San Francisco Oral Surgery, a team of oral surgeons working in San Francisco, California, is proud to announce a new post on pain management issues and wisdom teeth extractions. Continue reading
How Much Does It Cost to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed in San Francisco?
Ahh! The dreaded question: what is the cost of wisdom teeth removal in San Francisco? And here is the dreaded answer: “it depends”. Continue reading
Oral Surgery San Francisco Announces New Post on How to Rationally Consider Wisdom Teeth Extraction Pros and Cons
San Francisco, California – October 31, 2019. San Francisco Oral Surgery, a team of best-in-class oral surgeons in San Francisco California, is proud to announce a new post about oral surgery and wisdom teeth extraction. Continue reading
San Francisco Doctors Tend To Use Fancy Words About Wisdom Teeth
It’s a fact that doctors and dentists like to use fancy words, especially here in affluent San Francisco. We’re not exactly known as a “salt of the earth” town like Tulsa or Cleveland. Our San Francisco doctors seem to have a language that is all their own which may be devised so that we patients look up to them because we don’t understand what they are talking about. Continue reading
Wisdom Teeth Removal Is Not Stupid – In Fact It’s The Smart Thing To Do
Some people are of the opinion that wisdom teeth extraction is a stupid thing to do. However, the opposite is the truth. It’s the smart thing to do. If you have ever heard the expression “a stitch in time saves nine” it could be very aptly applied to having wisdom teeth removed. Continue reading