Archive for the ‘ Facial Trauma ’ Category

April is National Oral Health Month, a time to remind us of the importance of maintaining good oral health. One aspect of oral health that is often overlooked is the prevention of injuries while playing sports. As an oral surgeon,  Dr. Platt is committed to promoting oral health and preventing injuries, and in this post, […]

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a revolutionary therapy that has gained popularity in the field of dentistry. PRF is a concentration of platelets in plasma, which is derived from the patient’s own blood. Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and they also contain various growth factors that stimulate tissue healing and regeneration. PRF has been […]

Dentistry and oral health are admittedly full of big words  for common problems.  One word you may hear thrown around that sounds scary at times is osteonecrosis, particularly osteonecrosis of the jaw, or ONJ. What exactly is osteonecrosis?  Is it something you should be worried about or something that should be discussed with your dental […]

We’ve all had our share of trips, bumps, and even broken bones in our childhood years! (If you haven’t, then you’re very lucky!)  As the saying goes, children are very resilient, and this is actually due to their biology. Children have “bendy bones” which are more likely to bend and crack under pressure rather than […]