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Dr. Scott Puckett

A New Smile, A New You

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

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Dental Implant FAQs

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.)

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What is TMJ?

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

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The History of Dental Implants

Dental implants (artificial tooth roots permanently embedded in the jawbone with a false tooth attached) have an interesting history. Wood, copper, iron, gold, jade, platinum,

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