Preventing and Treating Gum Disease
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss and tooth replacement in adults. While the causes of this infection are many –hormonal changes, illnesses,
October 24, 2018
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Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss and tooth replacement in adults. While the causes of this infection are many –hormonal changes, illnesses,
Bone grafting, or the transplanting of bone tissue, is a fairly common procedure in our practice. Our oral surgeon, Dr. Puckett, is very experienced in
At Wilmington Oral Surgery, we have used 3D cone-beam computer tomography (CT) since the early 2000s. This technology is extremely useful in certain dental evaluations,
Some people have congenitally missing teeth; they were born without one or more permanent tooth under the gums. Others’ teeth came in, but left large
At Wilmington Oral Surgery, we use Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) to optimize healing time following oral surgery. Made from your own blood, PRF is comprised of concentrated
In recent years, more dentists and oral surgeons have been suggesting dental implants for their patients. This is an option offered instead of bridges and
The Wilmington Oral Surgery team has been solving dental challenges with implants for over a decade. Hundreds of satisfied patients have gotten a new lease
A local hero and an anchor of the community in western New York, Jim Kelly has the support of his city as he continues his
After getting surgery for dental implants, the recovery is generally straightforward. Here are some tips for healing the fastest and easiest. Stay hydrated Drink a
Dry socket (it is a singular noun, even if it applies to the places where multiple teeth were extracted) is a condition that can happen
Here are five reasons why you may need to take your child to an oral surgeon: Baby teeth extraction Sometimes baby teeth get stuck or
Impacted wisdom teeth are very common. Of the 32 adult teeth that erupt, the wisdom teeth (also known as the third molars) are the final
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