When a wisdom tooth doesn’t fully erupt through the gums, it is called an “impacted” tooth. An impacted tooth is usually unable to fully enter because there isn’t enough room in your mouth. It can cause a range of problems, some serious, including: Difficulty brushing,...
Oral health is the gateway to total body health. Your smile can be the gateway to emotional and relational health. At Wilmington Oral Surgery, our patients frequently share with us significant concerns related to their smile. This can range from tooth size, color, shape, spacing...
Steps you take before and after oral surgery will help ensure a smooth recovery free of complications. The list may seem long, but is well worth adhering to for a trouble-free surgery and recovery: Weeks Before Your Oral Surgery Share health conditions. Talk with the...
The prospect of oral surgery with anesthesia can cause anxiety. In order to alleviate the concerns of our patients and their families, Dr. Puckett will always discuss the anesthesia options for your procedure and personally review the anesthesia process. Before we administer general anesthesia, we...
Oral surgeons are needed for impacted teeth, missing teeth, and a number of other issues affecting the mouth, jaw, teeth and gums. Usually you would only consult an oral surgeon at your dentist’s recommendation. Impacted Teeth One of the most common reasons people come to...
Looking for the best oral surgeon in Cincinnati? If you are willing to ask questions, do some research, and meet a few surgeons, you can find the right one for you. Unfortunately, there is no one “best” choice, because the best surgeon for you depends...
Dentists and oral surgeons both work on teeth. But most people see their dentist twice a year and only see an oral surgeon if your dentist recommended one. Dentists and oral surgeons do different things, but often collaborate: A dentist extracts teeth easily pulled, but...
No one looks forward to seeing the dentist. But serious anxiety prevents 15 percent of Americans from seeking regular preventive care. That’s a problem, because gum disease is a serious infection that can affect the whole body. Studies now link gum disease to heart disease,...
What is a dental implant? Dental implants have three parts: 1.) the post, usually titanium, that takes the place of your missing tooth’s root; 2.) the abutment, built into the post to connect it to your replacement tooth; and 3.) the replacement (false) tooth, custom-made...
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, can fracture, swell and/or become sore, limiting movement of the lower jaw and causing pain in the head, ear, jaw or neck. If you have trouble opening and closing your mouth, ear or facial pain, pain while chewing, clicking or...