How Modern Oral Surgery Makes Tooth Extraction a Relatively Painless Procedure
As your oral surgeon, we want you to be able to keep your teeth for a lifetime. We care about you and your teeth, after all, so nearly everything we do has the goal of prolonging the life of the teeth in your mouth to ensure a beautiful smile for as long as possible. But […]
Need a Dental Bone Graft: What to Expect
So your oral surgeon confirms that you are a candidate for dental implants, but you’ll need a dental bone graft first. This is a fairly common procedure in oral surgery. It is sometimes needed if the jawbone isn’t strong enough, as is often the case if you’ve had missing teeth and the jawbone has worn […]
Wilmington Oral Surgery Medical / Dental 2021 Scholarships Awarded!
Congratulation Seniors! 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. Once again, this year we awarded two scholarships to two local Clinton County students. And the winners are…. The Clinton-Massie High School senior […]
How Same Day Dental Implants Save Time & Stress
Same day dental implants — how is that possible? That’s usually the reaction we get when we mention the option for same day dental implants. It seems too good to be true, but in this case it’s for real. Dental implant technology has come a long way. Thanks to advances in oral surgery and medical […]
A Guide to Recovering from Major Facial Trauma
If you break a bone in your face or jaw, you may suffer serious problems that can affect your eating, speaking and even the ability to smile. You may require surgery to repair your face so you can enjoy normal activities again. Sometimes full mouth reconstruction is necessary. Repairing facial trauma usually requires a maxillofacial […]
What to Expect When Your Child Visits a Pediatric Oral Surgeon
When your child needs a pediatric oral surgeon, it’s natural to feel a little nervous. It’s your baby after all — do they really need oral surgery? The important thing to keep in mind is that oral surgery for children isn’t nearly as intimidating as it sounds. Like pediatricians and pediatric dentists, pediatric oral surgeons […]
What to Expect from Full Mouth Reconstruction: Costs, Goals, & Care Considerations
Full mouth reconstruction is the process of rebuilding or restoring all the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws. The treatment essentially gives you a completely new mouth from the ground up. It usually involves multiple dental implants, but it can also include dental bridges and veneers. The process may also require a dental […]
Want Affordable Dental Implants? Dr. Puckett’s Unique Approach to Dental Implant Surgery
You’ve probably heard that dental implants are your best option for tooth replacement — for all intents and purposes, they look and chew just as well as your natural tooth. In fact, to the naked eye, you really can’t tell the difference. Perhaps even more importantly, dental implants are not subject to tooth decay, and […]
Gummy Smile? What Your Oral Surgeon Can Do to Improve Your Gum Line
A gummy smile is when there is a noticeably high amount of gum tissue around your teeth. It’s the complete opposite of a toothy smile, which is usually the result of receding gums due to gum disease, like periodontal disease or gingivitis. There is too much gum tissue, which isn’t considered aesthetic, and can cause […]
Does Dental Implant Surgery Hurt? Not Really! What to Expect
Mention dental implant surgery, and people get nervous. It is technically surgery, after all. The mere thought of any kind of surgery can raise some people’s anxiety levels. That’s probably why the number one question we get is this: Does dental implant surgery hurt? Not really. Relax. It’s really not that big of a deal […]
Why Are Dental Implants Your Best Option for Teeth Replacement?
Are you missing teeth? Are you getting a tooth extraction and need a tooth replacement? It happens to the best of us, whether it’s a result of age, tooth decay, or accidental facial trauma. But what you don’t want to do with a missing, damaged or infected tooth is ignore it. This can lead to […]
Nervous About Oral Surgery? Don’t Be — It’s Actually Painless!
So your dentist tells you that you need oral surgery, and they refer you to a local oral surgeon to do the job. Perhaps you need to have some wisdom teeth extracted. Maybe you’ve suffered facial trauma and need surgery to reconstruct your mouth and jaw. Perhaps you need dental implants and require a dental […]
