I try to highlight scientific analysis and debate regarding wisdom teeth and the risks and benefits of extraction on my site. The wisdom teeth controversy page is good start on the subject of wisdom teeth removal for those interested.
It is a bit surprising to see other people’s opinion on the internet of the subject of wisdom teeth removal. Below are some comments by those who have vocally said they feel wisdom teeth removal is a scam around the internet.
Over on Yahoo Answers http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100508164012AAamuki a user says
“Wisdom teeth are the BIGGEST scam in America TODAY!”
Another user on Yahoo Answers http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101227193912AAyScR7 says:
“wisdom teeth extraction is a money making scam used by dentists…”
Mike Adams over at Natural News http://www.naturalnews.com/019414.html says
“It’s just a revenue generating procedure that’s dishonestly pushed onto patients who gladly go along with anything their dentist says, even when it’s utter nonsense….Folks, you need to start questioning your dentist. Don’t believe everything they tell you. Often they’re just full of bunk, or they’re trying to sell you on whatever procedure they get paid for performing.”
A user over at http://biology-forums.com/index.php?topic=1848.0 says
“…just to have them removed I think its a scam. Wisdom teeth are a cash cow for those maxillofacial surgeons and unless your wisdom teeth are giving you a problem… I would leave them and save the money.”
A user over at http://forum.davidicke.com/showthread.php?t=28688&page=2 says
“Wisdom tooth extraction is a scam. I know, — it’s hard to accept that an entire population of MDs could unknowingly be involved in a project meant to really extract tons of money from the population, but it may be true.”
A user over at https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/ says
“i think its a scam on the part of dentists working in cohorts with oral surgeons. they tell you, ‘well you might be fine to leave them in, but you could run into problems down the road if you don’t remove them. and the younger you are, the easier the surgery will be.’ its all a scam.”
A user over at http://www.youqa.cn/html/Other___Health/0620/other197011.html talking about her wisdom teeth says
“Get another opinion or two. I was told this when I was a teen. Long story short I didn’t believe him and didn’t have it done. All of my wisdom teeth came in normal and healthy and are still in today,(I’m 39). It’s a common scam I found out. It happens all the time. It’s unfortunate to find out that your dentist is a profiteer, but get other opinions anyway.
A user over at http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=7286 says
“This is a scam…Dentists use wisdom teeth to pay the bills and pay for vacation homes.
Now clearly there are valid reasons to have problematic wisdom teeth that are causing symptoms removed but the debate regarding whether or not to have healthy wisdom teeth removed carries on.
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I had all my wisdom teeth extracted and its best you do if needed. however, you dont need iv sedation you can just go with the novacane its much cheaper. dont go with credit care they set up the amount of time for you to pay it off and if you dont pay by that set time, you’ll be stuck with back interest on all those months.
I agree, it is very uncomfortable for a few days but if you need it done, it’s very worth it.
This is a very informative article. Thanks!