Posts Tagged ‘ post-op ’

Maintaining and Caring for Dental Implants

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 […]

Do’s and Don’ts After Wisdom Teeth Removal

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 […]

Recipes for New Dental Implants Patient

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, […]

L-PRP and L-PRF in Oral Surgery

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 […]