Dental Implant Savings
Dental implants have evolved significantly during my time as an oral surgeon. Most significantly, dental implants have become more affordable. Implant types, healing time, bone
Dental implants have evolved significantly during my time as an oral surgeon. Most significantly, dental implants have become more affordable. Implant types, healing time, bone
Full arch reconstruction has evolved significantly during my time as an oral surgeon. Implant types, healing time, bone grafting and regeneration procedures are continually improving.
Throughout the centuries, wisdom teeth have not changed. What has changed, however, is how dental professionals approach the cost of wisdom teeth removal. At Wilmington
That list on your fridge of family doctors, pharmacies, eye doctors and dentists? You probably don’t have an oral surgeon on it; after all, most
How long dental implants last depends on factors like your oral health, dental medical history, oral hygiene habits, your diet, whether or not you smoke,
It is natural to be anxious about your child having any kind of surgery. But you don’t need to worry if you are coming to
There is now a choice for dental implant material. Dental implants have historically been made of titanium. More recently, zirconium has been used. Both are
At times, some of the procedures we perform at Wilmington Oral Surgery can cause postoperative pain and swelling. At our office, the standard benefits to
After oral surgery, you will usually be asked to rinse with salt water starting 24 hours after your surgery. Why is this so important? Because
Each year in America, nearly 650,000 patients receive chemotherapy and 50,000 are treated with radiation to the head & neck region. Both of these types
If you are considering dental implants, you want to consult with an oral surgeon. We place dental implants every day, and can help you decide
Sometimes even young children need oral surgery. Some children are born with extra teeth. They may experience unusual growth in their teeth or be especially prone to oral infections. And accidents will happen. Tooth trauma can be very common in children, especially in those that play sports. The important thing is to help your child feel calm and comfortable about the experience. We invite them to come into our office and personally meet Dr. Puckett — our oral surgeon. Your child can ask questions about the procedure. We’ll even show them our instruments and give them a ride in the dentist chair. We can also explain any sedation options for oral surgery we might do and what they can expect from that. Dr. Puckett will also answer any questions parents have. We invite you to do research so you are best prepared on what to ask.