The first one to recommend this was 35 years ago.
I still have them, and the last dentist I saw says they are in good shape. The first one ever to tell me this. I've never had an issue with them.
Go figure.
The dentist said I really needed to have the other three removed also. I can't remember why exactly they claimed I needed to do that. But it ballooned the cost up well over $1000 (maybe $1500, don't remember). When I said no the second time, they had the very pretty receptionist (/model?) come into the room and sit right next time me and explain again why I needed to have them out.
All told, I had to explain at least three times how I was definitely too broke to consider removing the other teeth. They didn't believe me and even asked again what my job was or something (was a low-paying job).
The other wisdom teeth never caused a problem like that one I had removed. Or any other problem that I am aware of. I actually haven't been to the dentist since. Not aware of any teeth falling out or anything obvious like pain. I think it would be good to get them cleaned one of these days though.