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 …
Why Implant-Supported Overdentures may work for you!
Sometimes, your oral surgeon may recommend something called an overdenture instead of a regular denture. You may wonder what this is. An overdenture is a removable prosthesis that covers the entire surface of a root or regular dental implant, hence the name. There are certain reasons why an …
