Two Local Students Win Wilmington Oral Surgery’s 2020 Scholarships
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. This year, we awarded two scholarships to two local Clinton County students. And the winners are…. The Clinton-Massie High School student that was chosen is […]
Will Wisdom Teeth Extraction Change My Face Shape?
You may have heard that having your wisdom teeth out can change the shape of your face or jawline. It’s a bit of an old wives’ tale, really. When we take your wisdom teeth out, they’re already mostly under the gum line anyway. And no soft tissues like muscles or fat are removed with the […]
The Dental Implant Market is Growing
According to a February 18, 2020 report distributed by the Globe Newswire, the North America dental implants market is expected to grow to $1,935.9 million in 2027 from $1,036.8 million in 2018. Here is a synopsis of the report: “The growth of the dental implants market is primarily attributed to the rising demand for cosmetic dentistry, increasing prevalence of […]
Where Do I Get My Wisdom Teeth Pulled?
So your dentist says you should get your wisdom teeth pulled. Who you gonna call? Most people go to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extraction, not a dentist. Wisdom teeth removal doctors like Dr. Puckett are specially trained to perform this type of procedure, and by law, have extra training to administer the various […]
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist, Oral Surgeon and Periodontist?
You’re having tooth, jaw, or gum pain. Should you see a dentist, an oral surgeon or a periodontist? In almost all situations, your first stop should be the person who does your regular dental checkups. If the pain is unbearable, even after taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, and it is after-hours, go to an urgent […]
Dental Implant Savings
Dental implants have evolved significantly during my time as an oral surgeon. Most significantly, dental implants have become more affordable. Implant types, healing time, bone grafting and regeneration procedures are continually improving. With all of this innovation and change, Wilmington Oral Surgery’s philosophy has not changed: Wilmington Oral Surgery provides excellent surgical services at a […]
Save Money On Full Arch Reconstruction, Get Excellent Service
Full arch reconstruction has evolved significantly during my time as an oral surgeon. Implant types, healing time, bone grafting and regeneration procedures are continually improving. With all of this innovation and change, Wilmington Oral Surgery’s philosophy has not changed: Wilmington Oral Surgery provides excellent surgical services at a fair and honest price. Our patients save […]
How Our Patients Save Money On Wisdom Teeth Removal Procedures
Throughout the centuries, wisdom teeth have not changed. What has changed, however, is how dental professionals approach the cost of wisdom teeth removal. At Wilmington Oral Surgery, we aim to provide excellent surgical services at fair and honest prices. Compared to other offices, Wilmington Oral Surgery’s cost for removing wisdom teeth will save patients $600 […]
What Makes a Great Oral Surgeon?
That list on your fridge of family doctors, pharmacies, eye doctors and dentists? You probably don’t have an oral surgeon on it; after all, most of us only have an oral surgery once, maybe twice in our lifetime. So when you’re looking for one, it might be hard to know where to start. What makes […]
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
How long dental implants last depends on factors like your oral health, dental medical history, oral hygiene habits, your diet, whether or not you smoke, and how regularly you see your dentist. Most of our patients’ dental implants will last 25-30 years. Because of new technology, some placed in recent years will last 40 years […]
Is Pediatric Oral Surgery in Your Child’s Future? Don’t Worry.
It is natural to be anxious about your child having any kind of surgery. But you don’t need to worry if you are coming to Wilmington Oral Surgery. Dr. Puckett and his staff are experts in treating children; we have provided oral surgery treatment to patients as young as two days old. Most procedures in […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages To Zirconia Implants
There is now a choice for dental implant material. Dental implants have historically been made of titanium. More recently, zirconium has been used. Both are classified as a transitional metal; however, when zirconium is processed and zirconium oxide (Zirconia) is made, this material has the properties of a ceramic rather than a metal. Past generations […]
