Preparing for oral surgery or dental implants, like any surgery, can be scary. But as they say, “ignorance is the root cause of fear.” So to help relax and prepare you before the procedure date, we’ve created some tips t ...
Platelet rich fibrin is the new talk of the town when it comes to oral surgery. With improved healing and immune support, a surgery can have quicker and better healing, with less post-op complications. If you and your ki ...
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. The body organically produces epinephrine when someone is fearful or angry. The rush of adrenaline into the bloodstr ...
Post-operative care reduces discomfort and accelerates the healing process. Pain, infection, and swelling can be minimized if the instructions are followed. Quick tips: - No spitting or sucking through a straw. - Low ac ...
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a technology that uses your own body’s powerful and natural healing proteins and concentrated growth factors within the blood. It has the potential to rejuvenate skin, speed wound recover an ...
Ozone is created by an energetic reaction that results in an oxygen molecule (O2) being split into singlet oxygen (O1). O2 then combines with O1 to form ozone (O3). Lightning and ultraviolet light all act on little old o ...
Testing helps guide us with your treatment needs. We offer the following tests: ■ Saliva Bacteria Pathogen Analysis The mouth has over 6 billion bacteria. And not all are good. The “bad” bacteria can travel to different ...
People react to materials differently – much like people react to foods differently. The materials used in crowns and fillings are meant to last for many years in a dark, moist environment. Standard materials may work gr ...
Periodontal (Gum) Therapy - SRP When gum pocket depths get excessively deep, a scaling and root planing (SRP) or deep cleaning is performed. Typically the patient is numbed for comfort and either half or the full mouth i ...
Scaling and Root Planing (sometimes called a deep cleaning) is the first step in stopping the destruction of periodontal (gum) disease and to keep the disease under control. How it's Done Scaling and root planing is the ...
