by Reviewed by Dr. jaydev | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
Post-implant diet follows a strict timeline. Cold liquids and smooth foods only for the first 24 hours. Soft foods that need zero chewing for days 2-7. Gradually firmer foods during weeks 2-4. And normal eating resumes around week 4-6 once the implant has enough...
by Reviewed by Dr. jaydev | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
Post-extraction swelling peaks around 48 hours, involves mild to moderate cheek puffiness, jaw stiffness, and occasional bruising. All of that is normal healing. Swelling that keeps climbing after day 3, fever above 101°F, pus from the socket, difficulty swallowing,...
by Reviewed by Dr. jaydev | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
A CBCT scan captures a full 3D image of teeth, jawbone, nerve pathways, and sinuses in one 10-20 second rotation. Regular dental X-rays flatten everything into a 2D shadow where structures overlap and problems hide behind each other. CBCT measures bone density...
by Reviewed by Dr. jaydev | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
restoration in about 60-90 minutes. No temporary crown, no gooey impressions, no second visit. Lab-made crowns involve impressions sent to an external technician who layers porcelain by hand over 7-14 days with a wider range of materials including gold and...
by Reviewed by Dr. jaydev | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
Excessive gum display when smiling has four or five possible causes and each one needs a completely different fix. Laser gum contouring handles tissue overgrowth. Botox calms a hyperactive lip. Braces fix tooth positioning. And orthognathic surgery is the only option...
by Reviewed by Dr. jaydev | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog
Teeth after 60 carry decades of wear, medications that reduce saliva, gum tissue that has been slowly receding, and old dental work that is starting to crack. Root decay happens faster once enamel thins and gums pull back. Fillings placed thirty years ago expand,...
