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 …
Oral Health: A Unique Mouth-Body Connection
Today, most physicians understand the link between oral health and body health. This applies to a gamut of health conditions ranging from heart disease to diabetes. So, it’s increasingly likely that if you have a medical condition, your doctor may refer you to an oral health specialist to rule out …
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 …
