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5 Reasons Dental Implants Should be Placed by an Oral Surgeon If you are considering dental implants to restore missing teeth, you should choose an oral surgeon. Although some dentists do dental implant surgery, they do not have the same expertise an oral surgeon offers. If you aren’t sure whether an oral surgeon is the […]

How LAPIP® Can Save Failing Dental Implants While most dental implant procedures are successful, there are occasions when a dental implant may develop complications. A failing dental implant is usually the result of peri-implantitis, an inflammation of the tissues and bone around the implant. Over time, deterioration of the supporting bone leads to the loosening […]

What is a Dental Specialist? Your general dentist may refer you to our office because they think a dental specialist is needed to treat your dental or oral health issues. While your dentist can successfully treat many dental health issues, some require the specific expertise of a dental specialist. A dental specialist is a dentist […]

Cone Beam/CT Scan: Why Do I Need One? For generations, going to the dentist meant getting x-rays taken so your dentist could see a complete image of your teeth, including the roots. However, x-rays have limitations. They provide a 2-dimensional image of the teeth and bones but cannot give an accurate snapshot of the surrounding […]

Am I Too Old for Dental Implants? Some people with missing teeth worry they are too old for dental implants. It’s a normal reaction. You may fear that you shouldn’t spend the money at your age or that the surgery won’t be successful unless you’re younger. Fortunately, we can put your fears to rest. No […]

Oral Surgery for Orthodontic Patients Can I get my wisdom teeth removed with braces? Orthodontists often refer their patients to an oral surgeon for specific procedures before treatment with braces or aligners. When a patient have teeth that need to be removed before braces can be applied, an oral surgeon often performs the operation. There […]

What to Expect When You Have Been Referred For A Biopsy Your dentist is often your first line of defense against oral cancer. If your dentist has referred you to our office for a biopsy, it is because they have seen or felt something unusual in your mouth. A biopsy can rule out cancer or […]

Do’s and Don’ts After Wisdom Teeth Removal Healing after wisdom teeth removal usually goes smoothly, provided you follow Dr. Valiente’s post-surgical care instructions. Getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and ensuring proper nutrition are vital aspects of your recovery. Keeping track of what you can and cannot do in the days following wisdom tooth extraction […]

Understanding Leukocyte- Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) and Leukocyte- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) in Oral Surgery Many patients are concerned about healing time and quality of the results for their oral surgery. Whether it’s dental implants, bone grafting, or a sinus lift, oral surgery usually requires several weeks or months for proper healing. The Center for Oral Surgery […]

What is Recovery Like After Your Wisdom Teeth are Removed? Your oral surgeon performs wisdom teeth extraction as an outpatient procedure, so you’ll be able to do the bulk of your recovery at home. While you are recovering, there will be certain restrictions you should keep in mind to speed the healing process and minimize […]