Your jaw consists of two parts; the maxilla or upper jaw and the mandible or lower jaw . Sometimes these are misaligned and need to be put back into place for bite reasons, or for aesthetic purposes. Corrective jaw surgery straightens or aligns the jaw, and is often referred to as “orthognathic” surgery; “orthos” meaning…
Month: September 2016
Dental Implants 101
Whether you are missing a tooth, or at risk of losing many, dental implants may be a great solution for you. Dental implants are an increasingly popular fix for missing or dying teeth, and have many benefits. What is a Dental Implant? Dental implants are high tech teeth. The root of your current tooth is…
PRP… PRGF….What’s that?
For years now I have been utilizing PRP and PRGF to help speed up patient’s healing. We clearly see less bruising and swelling after surgery, with most patients stating that they have less pain than expected. This method is especially useful for patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or for those female patients that…
