Beyond Jaw and Face: The Hidden Role of Maxillofacial Surgeons
When people discuss maxillofacial surgeons, you’re likely hearing about them in the context of dental surgeons who specialize in reconstructing the jaw and mouth, among other areas of the face. But did you know that, for example, they can treat conditions like salivary gland disorders? With enough years of practice, most maxillofacial surgeons are well-versed […]
Dentures for Kids: A Surprising Reality
You’d be forgiven for thinking that dentures were mostly for the elderly. It’s how they’re portrayed in media nearly 100% of the time. But, did you know that even children get dentures often too? Any oral surgeon specializing in caring for children can tell you—it happens all the time. Children need care from a specialized […]
Dental Dilemmas? Don’t Fret: Your Guide to Finding an Oral Surgeon
Your oral health is just as important as your physical and mental health, even if you might not see your local dental doctor as many times a year as you do a primary care provider or a therapist. When oral issues arise and you need to find a competent oral surgeon who knows what they’re […]
New Teeth, New You: Dental Implants for Seniors
Aging comes with plenty of challenges including dental issues. Due to bone density loss and other factors, a whopping 17.3% of seniors ages 65 and older don’t have any teeth left. That’s a lot of people out there with a gummy smile. And dentures aren’t always the best fit for everyone. Geriatric cosmetic dental implants […]
Your Path to Comfort: Navigating Sedation Recovery
We use it in tons of surgeries—whether you’re coming in for a nearly pain-free wisdom tooth removal or a more complex oral surgery, there’s a high chance you’ll be given some form of sedative used in mouth surgeries. You come in, sit in the chair with your surgeon next to you, and before you know […]
Oral Surgery Anxiety? Tips for a Calmer Experience
When you’re going in for an operation on your mouth, it’s completely normal to feel tense, on edge, and anxious. We get it. Having such a vital area of your body worked on can feel absolutely nerve-wracking. Not to mention the needles used, any potential past negative experiences, and even the loss of control as […]
Wisdom Teeth? No Worries! Minimally Invasive Procedures Help Healing Time
Getting wisdom teeth taken out of your mouth is a type of oral surgery that most people have to go through at some point in their lives. Sometimes people get lucky and have them taken out when they’re younger and haven’t popped through the surface of your gums quite yet, while others get them taken […]
Guarding Your Smile: How Antimicrobial Coatings Are Revolutionizing Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the most proven ways to successfully replace missing teeth and restore jaw and bite functionality. Titanium alloy implants have been around since 1965 and have been the reigning supreme for implant material since. To get long-lasting fake tooth implants to osseointegrate, there isn’t a material that’s more reliable than titanium. […]
What’s the Real Deal with Mewing? Understanding Fact vs Fad
Yet another TikTok teeth trend (Remember the horrors of turkey teeth?), “mewing” is a term used to describe tongue and mouth exercises that are meant to change the appearance of the face by altering the shape of the jaw muscles. Why “mew”? Because of Dr. John Mew, the British orthodontist who brought the idea of […]
Zygomatic Implants: The Reconstructive Solution for Jaw Bone Loss
Dental implants are the best method for reconstructing a smile; they’re the only truly comprehensive restoration method for missing teeth. Tooth implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss, and the prosthetic root preserves the health of your jaw. They last a long, long time, and there’s a variety of materials to choose from like […]
Dental Anxiety vs Dental Phobia & How to Manage Both
Fear of the dentist (or oral surgeon!) is a real thing, and it’s common – you’re not alone in that apprehension you feel before someone sticks a drill in your mouth. If you tense up at the thought of a simple teeth cleaning, let alone something more major like wisdom teeth extraction, you’ve got plenty […]
Office Anesthesia & Sedation for Oral Surgery
Feeling nervous about your upcoming procedure? We get it. Dr. Puckett and his caring staff understand that oral surgery, especially when it comes to those that require sedation methods, is not something anyone looks forward to. Many people are apprehensive about the idea of being “put under.” They may also face heightened anxiety over the […]
