Risks

Most wisdom tooth extractions don't result in long-term complications. However, removal of impacted wisdom teeth occasionally requires a surgical approach that involves making an incision in the gum tissue and removing bone. Rarely, complications can include:

• Painful dry socket, or exposure of bone when the post-surgical blood clot is lost from the site of the surgical wound (socket)
• Infection in the socket from bacteria or trapped food particles
• Damage to nearby teeth, nerves, jawbone or sinuses