My wisdom teeth are partially erupted and I have been told by my dentist that they will not grow anymore. Over the last 3 or 4 years I have had on at least 3 occassions a problem where the gum around one of the widsom teeth becomes very painful and swollen and I have find it difficult to open my jaw, eat and it hurts to swallow. I suspect that it is Pericoronitis. Normally I seem to fight if off after about 5 days using mouth washes and salt rinses; however, I am concerned that it could lead to more serious infections in my jaw? Also, my husband and I are trying for a baby - could having Pericoronitis during pregnancy damage the baby? Thank you for your help.