Wisdom teeth, a back row of molars that usually emerges during the late teen years, come with age.Wisdom teeth can be kept in for some people, but many people have them removed due to problems such as pain, infections, and incomplete emergence of the teeth.It is important that you keep your wisdom teeth clean through brushing and other dental care methods.If you feel pain around your wisdom teeth, you should see your dentist immediately.
Step 1: Choose a toothbrush with a long neck.
Wisdom teeth are so far back in your mouth that they are hard to reach with a toothbrush.Pick a brush with a long neck and a narrow head to improve your odds.Some manufacturers make brushes that narrow towards the top, which may improve access to the back of your mouth.The American Dental Association (ADA) is a recognized dental authority where you live.
Step 2: If you want to reach your back teeth, try an angle-necked brush.
You may be able to access your wisdom teeth with a straight-necked brush, or you may feel like the space is too tight to fit the brush head back there.Try a brush with a neck that is slightly in the direction of the bristle tips.The angle of the neck may make it easier to cover the entire top of each tooth.
Step 3: An electric toothbrush can be used to brush.
It can be difficult to manage a circular brushing motion in the tight spaces at the back of your mouth.If that's the case, try an electric toothbrush with a spinning brush head that you hold against each tooth.Just as with manual ones, choose an electric toothbrush that is approved by the ADA.With some searching, you can find electric toothbrushes with curved heads.If you have wisdom teeth, your dentist may recommend using an electric toothbrush.
Step 4: The lower jaw should be removed to improve wisdom teeth access.
You should slide your lower jaw in the direction of your left ear when you brush your wisdom teeth.When brushing your left-side wisdom teeth, move your jaw towards your right ear.You can get the maximum impact from this maneuver if you open your mouth halfway.Your lower jaw can be moved out of alignment to give you greater access to your wisdom teeth.
Step 5: There is a brush.
To clean your wisdom teeth, apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to your brush, insert the brush at a 45 degree angle along your gumline, and brush the inner sides.If you are using an electric toothbrush, hold it in place over all of the teeth.It will take 1-2 minutes to clean your teeth with either a manual or electric brush.If your wisdom teeth only partially emerged, you should clean the exposed portions as well as the accessible areas beneath the flap of skin.If you want to cause pain or bleeding, don't peel back your gums.
Step 6: Floss around wisdom teeth at least once a day.
Wrap the floss around your fingers and slide it into a gap.Rub floss back and forth as you raise it upward, then back down, to create a C-shape with the floss.If you want to repeat the process, you need to floss the front tooth within the same gap.If you can't reach your wisdom teeth with floss wrapped around your fingers, try disposable floss holders.They look like slingshots, with a strand of floss between the Y-shaped supports.It is easier to reach your wisdom teeth with long, narrow floss holders.There may be no gaps to floss between if you only partially emerged your wisdom teeth.Floss your other teeth at least once a day.
Step 7: After brushing or flossing, use a antibacterial rinse.
For 30 seconds to 1 minute, rinse your mouth with a capful of antibacterial mouthwash.Spit it out if you swallow it.After brushing or flossing, use the mouthwash once or twice a day.It is a good idea to use a mouthwash that is labeled as antibacterial.There are hard-to-reach spots on and around wisdom teeth.It's not an adequate substitute for brushing and flossing.
Step 8: You should visit your dentist at least once a year.
Wisdom teeth require regular professional cleanings no matter how well you brush, floss, or care for them.Your dentist can check your wisdom teeth for potential problems, such as decay, infection, crowding, or misalignment, if you have regular visits.It is recommended that you visit a dentist at least twice a year.Follow your dentist's advice.
Step 9: If you are having pain from your wisdom teeth, talk to your dentist.
Even if your wisdom teeth are coming in with proper alignment and plenty of space, you will still experience some pain as they emerge in the back of your mouth.You should visit your dentist if you experience pain.Cavity development, caused by trapped food that you haven't been able to reach, can be a symptom of pain in wisdom teeth.Pressure against your jaw and other teeth can be caused by crowding or misalignment.Infections if your wisdom teeth have only partially emerged.Damage to your jaw or the roots of other teeth can be caused by cysts on or near an impacted wisdom tooth.
Step 10: Discuss the reasons why you should have wisdom teeth removed.
Your dentist will most likely tell you to have your wisdom teeth removed if your pain is caused by a cyst.If your wisdom teeth are crowded or coming in crooked, your dentist will recommend removal.Wisdom tooth removal is a very common procedure.In order to improve your recovery process from the pain and swelling, follow the instructions of your dentist or oral surgeon.
Step 11: If you keep your wisdom teeth, be careful.
If your dentist tells you that you can keep your wisdom teeth, you need to keep them clean and healthy.As long as you have your wisdom teeth, you will be at risk of tooth decay and infections.Some people choose to have their wisdom teeth removed just to be on the safe side.Discuss your options with the dentist.
Step 12: Gargle saltwater.
Take 5 g of table salt and add it to the water.Gargle a small mouthful for 30 seconds, spit it out and repeat until you have gargled the entire amount of water.As necessary, repeat as often as once per hour.gargling for the first day or two after surgery may be easier if you follow the instructions of your dentist.It is possible to remove food particles or other debris from the sockets where your wisdom teeth used to be with the help of saltwater.Don't eat the saltwater.The main problem with drinking too much saltwater is that it tastes bad.
Step 13: You should clean your other teeth.
You should wait 1-2 days after your surgery to start brushing and flossing your teeth.Make sure to keep your toothbrush and floss away from the wounds in the back of your mouth, and rinse with water.gargling is recommended by your dentist for 1-2 times per day as well.Depending on your healing process and dentist's instructions, you may need to keep up this gentle dental care regimen for 1-2 weeks.
Step 14: Food particles should not be picked out of the sockets.
Many people believe there is food in their wisdom teeth when there isn't.The sutures, clotted blood, or scabs are what they see and feel.It will cause a lot of pain and increase the risk of infections if you brush, poke or pick at the wound.If you notice a sharp increase in pain, a foul odor, or something stuck in the wound, contact your dentist right away.