Archive for May, 2026

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 […]