Wisdom teeth are the third molars and are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth, and they can cause some serious problems. In most cases, there is not enough room for them, so they can become impacted or stuck inside the jaw. 
In some people they cause pain, but in many cases they slowly and silently do damage and when symptoms finally show themselves some serious damage can already have been done.
It is difficult to clean partially erupted wisdom teeth, so what happens is that food particles can get stuck and bacteria can ensue which cause gum infection, and this can in turn lead to destruction of the jaw bone. The bacteria can also spread through the rest of the body, causing damage to organs. Infected wisdom teeth may also cause the decay of surrounding teeth and require them to be removed as well.
In short, you should always get your wisdom teeth checked, even if they are not presently causing any pain. In most cases they will need to be removed, and it is always best to have this done before they begin to cause trouble. However, not everyone is covered by insurance so if that is your situation you need to look at the practicalities of wisdom teeth removal without insurance.
Not A Job For Any General Dentist; Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal is not a job for just any general dentist. It is, after all, a form of surgery, and you need a specialist trained surgeon to carry out the work. At Oral Surgery San Francisco our doctor, Dr Alex Rabinovich, has done literally thousands of wisdom teeth removal surgeries and is an expert at it. He also understands that many people require wisdom teeth removal without insurance and has accordingly set up a wide range of alternative finance plans for those who need them.
Those who have insurance will be pleased to know that we accept insurance cover from some 40 different major insurers in the Bay Area, but for those who need wisdom teeth removal without insurance we also provide a selection of finance choices. These include no interest payment options of 6 months. There are also options of plans with no down payment and no application fee, and revolving lines of credit starting at $5,000.
Whatever your situation, there is bound to be a plan which fits in nicely with your circumstances. Whatever you do, don’t leave it until your wisdom teeth start to cause you problems. Dr Rabinovich offers all patients a free consult, so book yours by calling the office on (415) 817-9991 or email us at info@doctorrabinovich.com.