Wisdom teeth removal in 200 feet radial road Some of the possible problems related to not removing your wisdom teeth include: A representation of a pericoronitis infection on a wisdom tooth Infection: The most frequent clinical problem we see is pericoronitis, (a localized gum infection). Without enough room for total eruption, the gum tissue around the wisdom tooth can become irritated and infected, resulting in recurrent pain, swelling, and problems with chewing and/or swallowing.