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 …
How to manage pain related to your wisdom teeth?
Your third molars situated at the back of your mouth are also called your wisdom teeth. Typically, wisdom teeth “erupt” much later than your regular teeth, commonly between the ages of 17 and 25. If they hurt, it probably means that they are trying to come through, or are inflamed or …
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 …
