Are you one of the 26 million Americans who suffer from diabetes? You may be wondering if dental implants are right for you. The answer is clearly yes — if your diabetes is well under control. In fact, dental implants may be the best choice...
Full mouth reconstruction is exactly what it sounds like: the rebuilding or replacing of all the teeth in a patient’s mouth, usually through dental implant surgery. The process takes the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry to restore function, health and beauty to your teeth. Full...
We get asked many questions about sedation for oral surgery. There are a number of options available. While sedation dentistry is commonly referred to as sleep dentistry, most types of sedation dentistry don’t actually put you to sleep. Sedation dentistry can be beneficial if you...
It’s true most people have their wisdom teeth removed in their early to mid-20s — it’s just easier that way. But what if you still have your wisdom teeth? Is it too late to have them extracted? Absolutely not! The truth is you’re never too...
At Wilmington Oral Surgery, you have anesthesia options for your oral surgery procedures. Dr. Puckett will discuss them with you before your procedure. Your decision will depend on your anxiety level and the complexity of your procedure. We offer four forms of anesthesia: Local, where...
Each year, Wilmington Oral Surgery selects a local high school student who is interested in pursuing a career in the dental or medical field to receive a $750.00 Scholarship Award. This year, we awarded two scholarships to two local Clinton County students. And the winners...
You may have heard that having your wisdom teeth out can change the shape of your face or jawline. In over 20 years of removing wisdom teeth, we have never seen this happen. Reports of faces slimming or becoming more “V-shaped” have not been measured...
According to a February 18, 2020, report distributed by the Globe Newswire, the North America dental implants market is expected to grow to $1,935.9 million in 2027 from $1,036.8 million in 2018. Here is a synopsis of the report: The growth of the dental implants...
So your dentist says you should get your wisdom teeth pulled. Who you gonna call? Most people go to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extraction, not a dentist. Oral surgeons like Dr. Puckett are specially trained to perform this type of procedure, and by...
You’re having tooth, jaw, or gum pain. Should you see a dentist, an oral surgeon or a periodontist? In almost all situations, your first stop should be the person who does your regular dental checkups. If the pain is unbearable, even after taking an over-the-counter...