Each permanent tooth is comprised of two parts: the crown that comes through the gums and the root that is in the bone and supports the crown. Dental implants act as the root of the tooth and hold a replacement tooth. A dental implant mimics the natural tooth structure and is self supporting. In other [...]
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Why Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Why is wisdom teeth removal necessary? While not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth removed, for many they can be the cause of pain or discomfort. Most people’s mouth cannot accommodate all 32 teeth and because the third molars, commonly called ‘wisdom teeth’, are the last to appear there is often not enough room [...]