When a tooth erupts, it makes its way through the jaw bone, the gums, and then appears in the mouth. In normal circumstances, there is enough space in the jaw to accommodate the newly erupting tooth. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the back-most teeth present in the mouth. Wisdom …
What happens if you don’t take out your wisdom tooth?
The wisdom tooth is also called “third molar” in technical terms. The process when the tooth appears in the mouth is called “tooth eruption”. Wisdom teeth are generally the last teeth to erupt in a person’s mouth. Most commonly a person has four wisdom teeth. The timing of the eruption of the wisdom …
Oral Biopsy: Types, Purpose, and Procedure
You may or may not have heard of an oral biopsy. If you have, not only does it sound scary, but you don’t know enough about it, including when and why it is necessary. There are different types of oral biopsies that oral surgeons perform. In this article, we’ll talk about the types and purpose of an …
