Not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth pulled out. If your wisdom teeth are not causing pain, infection, or other problems, your dentist may recommend leaving them in place. Wisdom teeth that are not pulled out may need to be monitored. If problems occur later, your dentist may recommend pulling the wisdom teeth. Pulling your wisdom teeth out unnecessarily can lead to other complications, as does every procedure. So, if your dentist does not recommend removing the teeth, you should leave them in place. Learn more in our blog article, "Wisdom Teeth Removal."