309-691-8033Aid Healing After Dental Work with PRF Treatment from The Smile Center
As essential as dental procedures and oral surgeries can be for the health and function of your mouth, such procedures can lead to a long and uncomfortable healing process. With as many advancements modern dentistry has made to increase the comfort of patients and reduce the pain they feel, after-treatment care is an area of dentistry that is still being perfected. This being the case, one modern treatment does wonders for the rate of healing and minimization of infection after dental procedures. Through PRF treatment in Peoria, provided by The Smile Center, the healing process for your mouth and teeth will go as smoothly as the treatment itself. Call today to learn more.
What is PRF Treatment?
PRF treatment first hit the dental industry in 2001. This stands for Platelet-Rich Fibrin, a modern procedure that has become quite popular for aiding dental surgeons in promoting soft tissue healing. PRF treatment utilizes the regenerative prowess of growth factors in platelets to aid the healing of bones and soft tissue in your mouth. Approved by the FDA, this treatment helps patients heal faster after surgeries such as dental implants, extractions, bone grafts, and more.
During your treatment at The Smile Center in Peoria, our team will use a small amount of your own blood to create a concentrated platelet-rich fibrin clot or membrane. To do so, we spin your blood sample at high speeds inside a centrifuge, which separates the platelets and plasma from other components. We then take the separated platelet-rich fibrin and inject it back into your gums near where your dental procedure was completed. This treatment results in accelerated healing in this area of your mouth.
Why Choose PRF Treatment?
Platelet-Rich Fibrin treatment doesn’t only promote a healthier healing process after oral surgeries. There are additional benefits to utilizing PRF treatment after more involved dental procedures. Discuss with The Smile Center how a PRF treatment can help with your healing, keep you healthy, and promise greater comfort for your mouth:
- Accelerated Healing – A PRF treatment promotes faster patient recovery by stimulating tissue regeneration and enhancing blood flow, thus shortening the healing time.
- Reduced Risk of Infection – Because you are utilizing your own blood with PRF treatments, the risk for infection or allergic reactions is significantly lower.
- Minimized Discomfort – Patients who choose PRF treatments often find they experience less post-surgical pain and swelling. This is due to PRF’s anti-inflammatory properties.
- Completely Natural – PRF is derived exclusively from your blood, eliminating the need for synthetic materials or chemicals.
- Convenient and Safe – PRF treatments are quick, safe, and performed on-site, ensuring a simple and efficient process without inconveniencing you further.
When Should You Seek PRF Treatment?
While The Smile Center wouldn’t recommend Platelet-Rich Fibrin treatment after something like teeth whitening, more complex dental procedures can benefit from PRF’s introduction. Before you begin your appointment with our dentists, discuss whether PRF treatment is viable for your procedure. We often recommend PRF treatments for our patients undergoing:
- Tooth extractions (especially wisdom teeth removal)
- Dental implant placement
- Bone grafting procedures
- Treatment of periodontal defects
- Repair of oral soft tissue injuries
Achieve Greater Oral Health Thanks to the Smile Center
The Smile Center of Peoria already offers the latest techniques to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and stress-free dental procedure. Leave it to our team to provide PRF treatment for an easy after-care process, too! If you’re interested in PRF treatment in Peoria IL for any oral surgeries, talk with the dentists and dental professionals at The Smile Center. You can learn more or schedule an appointment by calling 309-691-8033. Our main office is located at 1424 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614.