This is why dentist remove wisdom teeth! When a wisdom tooth doesn’t have enough room to erupt fully through the gums, it is considered as a impacted tooth. This can lead to a condition known as pericoronitis or operculitis, which is inflammation and infection of the gum tissue surrounding a partially impacted or impacted tooth. The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is called the operculum. Pockets or flaps can develop in this tissue as the tooth pushes through. These areas are diff