Jay Platt, DDS

At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, patient safety is always a top priority. If you are taking a GLP-1 medication and are preparing for oral surgery, it is important to let your surgical team know before your procedure. GLP-1 medications work by helping control blood sugar and appetite. One of the […]

Oral cancer is often overlooked in everyday health conversations, yet its impact can be significant if not identified early. At Jay Platt DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, screenings are an essential part of comprehensive oral care—not just for detecting disease, but for protecting long-term health and function. Unlike many conditions that cause obvious […]

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to develop in the mouth. They usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25, a time often referred to as the “age of wisdom.” While some people have enough space for these teeth to grow normally, many others experience problems when wisdom teeth […]

Summer Is Prime Time for Dental Emergencies—Are You Prepared? Summer is one of the busiest and most active times of the year. Between sports, travel, outdoor activities, and social events, routines change—and with that comes an increased risk of dental injuries and unexpected oral health issues. What starts as a small problem can quickly turn […]

When someone loses one or more teeth, there are several ways to restore the smile and improve oral function. Two of the most common treatments, dentures and dental implants, work in very different ways with far different effects on a patient’s long and short-term oral health. By understanding these differences, patients can make an educated […]

  If you are getting ready for oral surgery, you might feel nervous. That is completely normal. You may need wisdom teeth removed, dental implants placed, or another type of procedure. Knowing what will happen before and after surgery can help you feel more calm and prepared. At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental […]

Oral cancer and other cancers of the head and neck can grow in places that are hard to see on your own. These areas include the sides and underside of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and the back of the throat.1 Because these cancers may not cause clear symptoms at first, finding them […]

  When a tooth is removed—or lost due to disease or trauma—the jawbone in that area predictably remodels and resorbs.¹ This is not a rare complication; it’s a normal biologic response to loss of the tooth and its supporting structures.¹ In human studies, the alveolar ridge commonly loses more width than height, and clinically meaningful […]

A new year is often a time for fresh starts, and for many people, that includes improving their oral health and confidence. If you are living with missing, damaged, or failing teeth, full arch dental implants—also referred to as full mouth dental implants or complete-arch implant-supported restorations—may offer a stable and natural-looking solution. These treatments […]

When wisdom teeth are removed, it is normal to experience some discomfort during the healing process. For many years, opioid medications such as hydrocodone or oxycodone were commonly prescribed to manage post-operative pain. However, modern research has shown that most patients can achieve equal or even better pain control using non-opioid medications, without the risks […]