The timing at which the wisdom teeth erupt or how they erupt differs for each individual. In some people, they remain inside the jaw and never erupt. A human has a total of 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth.

What are Wisdom Teeth (Third Molars)?

It is said that the name “wisdom teeth” was given to the third molars because, when they start erupting around the age of 20, the parents do not know the condition of their children's mouth. Whatever the reason may be, wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in our mouth, in the backmost locations.

Characteristics of Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are also called the third molars. The timing at which they erupt or how they erupt differs for each individual. In some people, they remain buried inside the jaws and never erupt. However, in general, they begin to erupt at around 20 years of age.
As for the way they erupt, the upper wisdom teeth and lower wisdom teeth engage correctly with each other in some cases while, in other cases, they only erupt halfway due to the lack of space in the jaw and come out at an angle or even horizontally impacted in the jaw.
The condition of the wisdom teeth differs greatly for each individual. If you experience pain or swelling in your wisdom teeth, have them examined at a dental clinic at an early stage.

How Wisdom Teeth erupt

Method for Effectively Brushing Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth erupt in the backmost location in your mouth. When they begin to erupt or when they have erupted at an angle or in other abnormal ways, they tend to become unclean because food debris easily remains in the gum lines and they are hard to reach with a toothbrush. They can suffer pericoronitis, a condition in which the gums around the wisdom teeth become swollen.

How to Brush the Wisdom Tooth Effectively

How to Brush the Wisdom Tooth Effectively

You cannot brush wisdom teeth by simply moving the toothbrush back and forth. Without opening your mouth too wide, insert the toothbrush against the row of teeth at a 45º angle, and move the brush in small motions.

How to Effectively Brush Wisdom Teeth

Conditions that Allow Plaque to Easily Accumulate on Wisdom Teeth