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Permanent Retainers and Dental Implants – What’s the deal?

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A flawless smile isn’t just about the teeth; it’s about the confidence that radiates from it. Permanent retainers, often an unsung hero in orthodontic journeys, play a crucial role in maintaining the alignment of teeth. But what happens when the need for dental implants arises? Do permanent retainers need to be removed for the successful […]

Diabetes and Oral Health Connection

Your oral health is a window into your overall well-being, and recent research has shed light on a compelling connection between diabetes and oral health. Diabetes, a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, can exert a profound influence on oral health, and conversely, oral health can impact diabetes management. Let’s […]

Are Topical Meds a Good Alternative to Prescription Pain Killers?

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In any surgical field, the less we have to mess with our body, the better it is for healing. The traditional treatment for recovery from surgery is combination prescription pills for pain and inflammation. However, these medications have several pitfalls – they’re not a viable option for people with certain health issues, use disorders, religions, […]

Can Machine Learning Improve Oral Health Care?

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Considering the potential applications of artificial intelligence tech is limitless, it was only a matter of time before AI hit the field of oral and maxillofacial medicine. Emerging research seems to indicate that machine learning will be a useful tool for oral surgeons diagnosing particular diseases or deformities. Why’s this particularly interesting to the field […]

Don’t Let the Holidays Wreak Havoc on Your Teeth!

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Getting through the holidays without smashing a few molasses cookies or several pieces of pie. And then there are the peppermint barks, candy canes, caramel popcorn – the holidays are sweet in a lot of ways. But all that sugar can destroy your teeth if you let it. The holidays are a great time to […]

Is There a Possible Link Between Dementia and Your Oral Health?

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While it may appear that the simple act of brushing and flossing your teeth is primarily aimed at maintaining fresh breath and a bright smile, it plays a smaller role in a much larger health equation. Your oral hygiene is intricately connected to various potential health issues, including diabetes and heart disease. Often contributed to […]

A Smile is About More than Just Looks; it’s About Your Health!

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Maybe you heard a great joke, ran into an old friend or just received a promotion at work. You felt a good feeling and, automatically, a smile came to your face. It’s easily the most common and most immediately-recognizable facial expression, and we use it to navigate our day, socially – the way we appear, […]

2000 Years of Dental Decay: Oral Health & Technology in Ancient Rome

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Modern US dental and oral surgery technology is advanced – from holistic dental implants to bone and soft tissue grafting, we have medical, homeopathic and surgical solutions for everything. Not to mention best practices for dental hygiene tend to prevent most-to-all maladies of the mouth. As this is our reality, we tend to assume a […]

Why Use Holistic Pain Management After Oral Surgery?

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As one of the leading oral surgery practices in Ohio specializing in holistic pain management solutions, we find it increasingly important to be sure our patients are educated on why we opt for this approach. Dr. Puckett has been practicing oral surgery for over 20 years, and has seen the positive and negative advancements in medical and […]

How Red Light Therapy Works to Reduce Pain After Oral Surgery

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Putting together an effective natural healing protocol involves utilizing different methods of holistic solutions to ensure proper pain management care. Increasingly popular practices include anti-inflammatory medications and topical oral kits. Wilmington Oral Surgery implements a combination of these two methods and is excited to add the use of Photobiomodulation, also known as Red Light Therapy, […]