Which medications can compromise bone density and impact the success of dental implant procedures in patients? Could your medications be silently sabotaging your dental health? Many people don’t realize that certain prescription drugs can weaken bone density over time, creating unexpected challenges when it comes to dental procedures like implant placement. At Bay Area Surgical…
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Think Surgery Ends When You Leave the Chair? Think Again
Why is finishing antibiotics after oral surgery crucial? Completing the full prescription prevents bacterial rebound, ensures deep tissue healing, and safeguards against serious post-surgical infections. Most patients spend weeks mentally preparing for the day of their procedure. You might stock up on soft foods, arrange a ride home, and clear your schedule for a few…
How Vaping Triggers Tooth Loss and Surgical Intervention
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
The rise of vaping has been swift, often positioned as a “safer” alternative to traditional cigarettes. While e-cigarettes might not contain tar, they introduce a host of other chemicals and unknown compounds that pose serious risks to your health, especially your mouth. Many people are unaware that this popular habit can set the stage for…
Preparing for IV Sedation in Oral Surgery – What Patients Need to Know
Categories: Oral surgery, Sedation
Undergoing oral surgery can be scary and stressful, especially for those who experience dental anxiety because of a bad experience as child in a dentist’s office. That’s why Bay Area Surgical Arts we offer IV sedation or General anesthesia (GA) at our QUAD A – accredited surgery center in Los Gatos by the G2 Anesthesia…
Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants at Bay Area Surgical Arts
Ever self-conscious about your smile? If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants offer a transformative solution. At Bay Area Surgical Arts, we specialize in advanced dental implant procedures that restore function, appearance, and confidence. With our robotic, cutting-edge technology and a personalized approach, Dr. Nima Massoomi and our skilled team are dedicated to…
Benefits of Full Arch Dental Implants
For those grappling with missing teeth or persistent periodontal disease and loose teeth, Full Arch Dental Implants, also known as “All-on-4” is a revolutionary solution that is offered by Dr. Massoomi at Bay Area Surgical Arts. Beyond providing a fixed solution, instead of having to remove your dentures, the Full Arch Dental Implants restore the…
Titanium is Your Jawbone’s Best Friend
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Bay Area Surgical Arts, Dr. Massoomi performs dental implant procedures, with the use of the latest available technology in this field. As one of the top Oral and Maxillofacial specialists in the Bay Area, patients get…
Latest antibiotics recommendation for the general dentist
Occasionally, we receive phone calls from dental offices asking what type of antibiotics to prescribe for their patients. In the most recent edition of the JADA (Journal of the American Dental Association), there was a review article looking at antibiotics use. As a result new guidelines were formulated, here is the citation: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2019.08.020 Below is a…
Wisdom Teeth Aftercare
Categories: Blog, Wisdom Teeth
Having your impacted wisdom teeth removed is a serious surgical procedure, and post-operative care is extremely important! Read on for instructions on how to care for your sore mouth, and how to minimize unnecessary pain and complications. Immediately Following Surgery: Keep a firm, yet gentle, bite on the gauze packs that have been placed…
