Posts Tagged ‘ dental implants ’

If you’re considering dental implants as a solution to restore your smile and regain oral function, you may have come across a crucial preparatory procedure known as socket preservation. At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we understand the significance of socket preservation in ensuring the long-term success of dental implants. Let’s […]

Oral health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Missing teeth can have a significant impact on our quality of life, affecting not only our ability to chew and speak but also our confidence and self-esteem. Traditional dentures have long been a common solution for tooth loss, but today, dental implants are revolutionizing the […]

Advancements in technology have crept into every aspect of our lives, and dentistry is no exception.  Without technological advances, procedures like dental implants, LANAP and LAPIP laser surgery, minimally invasive bone grafting, and even general anesthesia would not be possible.  Anyone who believes that technological advancements will simply stop at the water’s edge is kidding […]

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 […]

Patients missing most or all their upper or lower teeth have long since relied on traditional dentures to remain both functional and aesthetically normal.  Dentures, however, are not without limitations and drawbacks, including bone loss, instability, difficulty eating, and difficulty speaking. Thankfully, dental science has developed multiple techniques as alternatives to traditional dentures that allow […]

When teeth are missing or decaying, it can lead to functional deficits and embarrassing interactions for patients, often wondering where to turn for help and normalcy.  For years, traditional dentures were a mainstay in the world of dentistry to replace missing teeth, though certainly not without their limitations.  When teeth are missing, and there is […]

Since its inception, the field of dentistry has been ever evolving, particularly in the field of tooth extraction, replacement, and aesthetics.  In life, first impressions are everything, and, as we become more visual as a society and more engrossed in the world of social media and imagery than ever before, first impressions are also everywhere, […]

Missing a tooth? Meet your new best friend—dental implants. Before choosing to opt for a dental implant, it’s important that you understand the in’s and out’s of these replacement teeth and how they will benefit your smile. When replacing a tooth or a gap with a dental implant, you are not only giving your smile […]

Not all foods are created equal. Some can be good for you and some can cause detrimental damage to your teeth (EEK)! Below are a few snack ideas that are not only tasty and easy to whip up, but healthy for your mouth too. 1. Apple Cinnamon oatmeal: Due to the high fiber and crunchy […]

What exactly is a bone graft?: Bone grafting is a surgical procedure done when you need to repair bone fractures or replace bone loss. When a tooth is missing or retracted from the alveolar bones that support your roots, gums and teeth, it eventually evaporates, causing facial features to shift and sag over time. This […]