In that case, risks from surgery, like infection and nerve damage, pose more danger than the teeth themselves. But the fact remains: When wisdom teeth do become a problem, you'll curse the day our ...

On the other hand, it said, the risk of wisdom teeth removal can lead to nerve damage, damage to other teeth, infection, bleeding and — rarely — death. Dental surgeon Paul Sambrook agrees that ...

These nerves can become damaged during dental procedures such as wisdom tooth removal. If you suspect that you have damage to either of these nerves you should follow one of the procedures below.

Dental overcrowding occurs when there isn't sufficient space in the jaw for all the teeth to align properly. This can impede orthodontic treatments aimed at straightening teeth. To create space and ...