1. Some ‘Pros’ of removing a wisdom tooth.* Wisdom teeth may be hard to access with your toothbrush or floss. Over time, the accumulation of bacteria, sugars and acids may cause a cavity to form in the tooth. If it is not restored with a filling, the cavity may spread and destroy more tooth structure causing severe consequences to the tooth and surrounding supportive structures.* Due to the difficulty of keeping these teeth clean with your daily brushing and flossing, bacteria and food debris re.