Wisdom teeth

Treat your wisdom teeth wisely

The wisdom teeth emerge in the very back of the mouth and usually appear between the ages of 18 and 26. Some have all four wisdom teeth, others have less or none.

What is a wisdom tooth?

Wisdom teeth are the teeth that emerge in the very back of the mouth. Sometimes they stay embedded in the bone and don’t erupt. Some people don’t have wisdom teeth at all.


Common problems with wisdom teeth

A wisdom tooth which emerges slowly may be partially covered by gum tissue, making proper cleaning more difficult. When bacteria build up around the tooth, inflammation and as a result a swelling may occur.

A wisdom tooth can cause trouble by growing in the wrong direction and get trapped behind the adjacent tooth. If the problems are recurrent or if the wisdom tooth is at risk of damaging the adjacent tooth, the wisdom tooth may have to be extracted. Contact your dental professional if you experience pain in or around a wisdom tooth.


How to take care of your wisdom teeth

TePe Nova, a toothbrush with an accentuated brush tip, makes it easier to clean an erupted wisdom tooth.

However, it can be challenging to clean an erupting wisdom tooth with a regular toothbrush. To make cleaning easier you can use a single tufted special brush with an angled neck, for example, TePe Compact Tuft™.

  1. Use a toothbrush with a tapered brush head for good access in the back of the mouth
  2. If discomfort remains or the swelling continues, seek advice from your dental professional

What can I do to relieve any discomfort?

It can be difficult to keep away bacteria from your emerging wisdom teeth. The right brushing technique and the right brush can prevent inflammation.

Antibacterial gel can also help to reduce the inflammation around the wisdom teeth. If the problems continue, consult your dental professional for advice.

Suitable products for your wisdom teeth

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TePe Compact Tuft™

TePe Compact Tuft™ is a single tufted brush with a dome-shaped brush head for precision cleaning....

TePe Compact Tuft™ is a single tufted brush with a dome-shaped brush head for precision cleaning. The brush is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, such as implants, attachments for overdentures, fixed braces or along the gum line. TePe Compact Tuft™ is an angled brush with a small, dome-shaped tuft with tightly packed short bristles that give a firm feel. The stable handle and dense, firm tuft make this brush ideal for precise cleaning of hard-to-reach areas. The brush is suitable for clea...

$ 4.61

TePe Universal Care™

TePe Universal Care™ is a unique angled brush to enable easy access to hard-to-reach areas. Optim...

TePe Universal Care™ is a unique angled brush to enable easy access to hard-to-reach areas. Optimal for retroclined teeth, lingual braces, retainers or implants. When brushing your teeth is this simple, it’s more fun to upkeep your oral health for a fresh and healthy smile. With innovative angled design, The TePe Universal Care allows you to reach even the most difficult-to-reach areas in your mouth. The angle of the neck is perfectly suited for the inside surfaces of the teeth, while the sli...

$ 5.05

TePe Interspace™

TePe Interspace™ Soft is an angled single tuft brush with replaceable brush-tips. The angled head...

TePe Interspace™ Soft is an angled single tuft brush with replaceable brush-tips. The angled head and the pointed tip improves access to hard-to-reach areas, such as furcations and behind the last tooth. TePe Interspace™ is a single tuft brush for cleaning areas such as the back of the last tooth, furcation, implants or around fixed braces. The removable brush tips can be attached on either side of the handle to change the angle of the brush head, which gives optimal access to hard-to-reach a...

$ 9.89