• Impacted teeth: Today, many wisdom teeth come out impacted or grow up at a tilt. Hence, they become trapped in the jaw, which causes swelling and a significant amount of pain.
• Adjacent teeth damage: Since many wisdom teeth erupt lying down, they may graze against the tooth adjacent to them. This can cause damage to the adjacent tooth’s root and nerve, which can cause infection.
• Decay and periodontal disease: Impacted teeth grow far back in the mouth so they can be quite tricky to clean. If they do not get the right amount of brushing and flossing, plaque can accumulate on them, resulting in cavities and periodontal (gum) disease. You may need periodontal maintenance to treat gum disease.
• Cysts: The sac in which the wisdom tooth develops may sometimes fill with fluid and form a cyst. This can damage your teeth and jawbone. In some cases, it can also turn into a benign tumor. In this case, wisdom tooth extraction and removal of infected tissue will be required.
• Pericoronitis: This is the condition when gum develops over the impacted wisdom tooth. This can cause severe inflammation and pain.