Progressive Health Dental : Dr. Michael Ratto, DDS

11/11/2025

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With great respect, pride and gratitude, we give a heartfelt thank you to our Veterans. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/09/2025

Understanding Bone Grafts for Dental Implants:
When you need to replace a missing or extracted tooth, a dental implant can transform your smile. These incredible restorations look and function like a regular tooth, but they also require an adequate amount of jawbone for successful implantation. Fortunately, bone augmentation procedures like bone grafting can help restore the density and volume of your jawbone.

Learn more about dental bone grafts and how they can increase the viability of your dental implant... https://bit.ly/3LBohwK

10/15/2025

It's Dental Hygiene Month!
This month is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths all across the country, and celebrating the hard work your favorite dental hygienist does to keep your pearly whites squeaky clean.
Let's celebrate Dental Hygiene Month by checking out these tips on on how to keep your mouth fresh...

We celebrate Dental Hygiene Month by offering tips on on how to keep your mouth fresh. Are you brushing correctly? Find out here.

10/10/2025

How To Keep Your Abutment Tooth Health:
If you're getting one or more replacement teeth, chances are you're getting a crown or a bridge that will be placed onto abutments. These abutments are fastened to your jawbone and allow your replacement teeth to look and function like the real thing.

Here we'll learn all about abutments and how to practice good oral hygiene with replacement teeth so you can maintain a pearly white, everlasting smile... https://bit.ly/3J132De

10/01/2025

Everything You Need to Know About Periodontal (Gum) Surgery:
Periodontal surgery is an oral surgery procedure used to correct or prevent defects in the bone or gums. It also treats various forms of gum disease. This article covers what to expect from periodontal surgery, the conditions it treats, and recovery after the procedure. Read on to learn more...

Periodontal or gum surgery is a common procedure where a surgeon lifts the gums off the teeth to remove tartar buildup. Here's everything you need to know.

09/22/2025

September is National Gum Care Month!
This month seeks to bring awareness to the critical importance of maintaining healthy gums. Why is gum care so important? Where do we start!? - Gum disease for starters. From the sore, bleeding gums of gingivitis to the more severe periodontitis that if left untreated is the #1 cause of teeth falling out - The reasons for maintaining healthy gums are many!

09/19/2025

Gum Recession: Causes, Prevention, Surgery & Treatment...
Gum recession is when your gum tissue pulls away from your teeth, exposing the roots underneath. It’s caused by a number of factors, including aggressive brushing, smoking and even genetics. Treatments include antibiotics, antimicrobial mouth rinses and surgery. Gum recession can’t be reversed, but treatment can prevent it from getting worse.

Learn more here - Let's take a deep dive into Gum Recession...

Gum recession is when your gum tissue pulls away from your teeth, exposing the roots underneath.

09/03/2025

Dental Veneers: Benefits, Procedure, Costs, and Results...
Dental veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are attached to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They can be used to treat cosmetic concerns like chipped, broken, discolored, or smaller-than-average teeth.

Learn more here about everything Dental Veneers...

Veneers can be used to treat a number of different cosmetic concerns, including chipped, broken, discolored, or smaller-than-average teeth. Learn more.

08/25/2025

Types of Dental Implants - Explained:
Dental implants are small posts that are attached to your jaw and stand in for the root of a tooth made to look, feel and act like your natural teeth. There are different types of dental implants and procedures - Your doctor will help you choose which may be best for you.

Learn about the many types of dental implants and procedures, including subperiosteal, endosteal, mini implants, immediate load, All-on-4 bone augmentation, and sinus lift...

Learn about the many types of dental implants and procedures, including subperiosteal, endosteal, mini implants, immediate load, All-on-4 bone augmentation, and sinus lift.

08/22/2025

08/06/2025

Dentures vs. Implants: How to Choose...
When you need to replace one or more missing teeth, you have a few options, including dentures and implants. Choosing the right solution depends on several factors, such as price, preference, and the health of your jawbone and remaining teeth. Dentures and implants each have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to discuss your options in detail with your dentist.

Learn more here about Dentures vs. Implants...

You should make the decision to choose dentures or implants carefully and in consultation with your dentist. Learn more about differences in cost, care, and more.

07/31/2025

What Is a Periodontist?
Periodontists are dentists who specialize in treating and preventing gum disease.
Learn more about the conditions periodontists treat and when you might need to see one.

Periodontists are dentists who specialize in treating and preventing gum disease. Learn more about the conditions periodontists treat and when you might need to see one.