Posts Tagged ‘ oral surgery ’

Five Things You Must Know About Oral Cancer April was Oral Cancer Awareness Month. In case you missed it, we’ve compiled some crucial information about oral cancer every person should know. The more you know about it, the more likely you are to catch it at an early stage when it is highly treatable. Unfortunately, […]

Maintaining and Caring for Dental Implants Getting dental implants dramatically improves your ability to eat, smile, and speak. Once your implants are in place, taking proper care of them is crucial. Keeping them free of food debris, plaque, and harmful bacteria is essential to prevent complications such as infection or implant failure. At-Home Dental Implant […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Signs Your Wisdom Teeth are Coming In Your wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that usually emerge when you are a young adult between ages 15 and 20. Wisdom teeth come in much later in life than your other teeth and sometimes do not come in at all. They often crowd […]

Recipes for New Dental Implants Patient Dental Implants are incredibly powerful and stable once healed. They give you back the ability to eat virtually any food you choose. What to Eat the First Two Days Following Implants The first two days after surgery, you must eat only soft or liquid foods, this may include applesauce, […]

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 […]