Reasons for wisdom teeth to be removed:
| 1 | Constant pain |
| 2 | Recurrent infection (pericoronitis) |
| 3 | Tooth decay |
| 4 | Abscess |
| 5 | Associated cysts |
| 6 | Tumours |
| 7 | Diseases of tissues around the tooth, including decay in adjacent teeth or periodontal problems |
| 8 | They may be in the way of planned future surgery |