What are the advantages of ceramic dental implants (also known as zirconium dental implants)? Are they worth the extra money? And more importantly, are they right for you? Whether you’re getting zirconium dental implants or traditional dental implants, it’s important to understand they aren’t cheap....
Not too long ago, getting cosmetic dental implants was a long and difficult process. You had to make multiple visits to an oral surgeon or dentist. You needed one visit for the surgery for the extractions, and more for bone grafting or sinus lifting if...
Thanks to the wonderful effectiveness of anesthetics, gum grafting is not a painful procedure. You may experience pain after the procedure, however, but we can prescribe you extra strength pain reliever to help manage the pain. The level of pain you may feel depends on...
Maybe your child has been injured accidentally. Perhaps there’s been a planned tooth extraction due to a medical condition. Your child has been referred to a pediatric oral surgeon. Why do they even need oral surgery? What does that mean for your baby? As a...
Wisdom teeth usually develop sometime in your late teens to early-20s. If you are one of the lucky few, your wisdom teeth might not come in at all. But if you aren’t, chances are your dentist will recommend having your wisdom teeth removed by a...
If you face tooth replacement, you’ve probably been told about the benefits of dental implants. They function just as naturally as your original teeth. They are a permanent solution. To the naked eye, they look every bit like your original tooth. But are dental implants...
What is soft tissue grafting? This is a process used to stop gums receding or to improve the appearance of your gums. Soft tissue grafting can help cover roots or replace missing gum tissue that has developed due to gum recession. So if you’re told...
Losing a tooth is never fun — no matter what age you are. Fortunately, you have a number of options to replace teeth. Your best option to replace teeth depends on your budget and care needs. What you should absolutely not do is just ignore...
Need a dental implant? You’re not alone. More than 3 million people in the US have them — and over 500,000 will get them this year, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. But how much will dental implants cost in 2020? That can...
We understand. The idea of receiving anesthesia can be intimidating. What’s important to keep in mind is that Dr. Puckett is a trained and experienced oral surgeon who is licensed to administer all types of sedation dentistry. You will have a range of options available...