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 […]
Post-surgical Healing With Natural Medications
At times, some of the procedures we perform at Wilmington Oral Surgery can cause postoperative pain and swelling. At our office, the standard benefits to our patients include: IV medications to minimize inflammation, use of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) with the surgical procedures, custom made head wraps with frozen gel packs, and natural gel products […]
What is the Purpose of a Salt Water Rinse After Oral Surgery?
After oral surgery, you will usually be asked to rinse with salt water starting 24 hours after your surgery. Why is this so important? Because after surgery, you may be vulnerable to infection. Keeping your mouth clean is paramount during healing to avoid infection. Here at Wilmington Oral Surgery, we usually recommend rinsing gently with […]
Chemotherapy, Radiation and Oral / Dental Care
Each year in America, nearly 650,000 patients receive chemotherapy and 50,000 are treated with radiation to the head & neck region. Both of these types of treatment have side effects and potential complications with dental health. Dental Exam Before Chemotherapy or Radiation If you will be receiving chemotherapy or head & neck radiation, or if […]
The Best Place to Get Dental Implants
If you are considering dental implants, you want to consult with an oral surgeon. We place dental implants every day, and can help you decide if you are a good candidate for the procedure. If you are located in Cincinnati, OH, or within an hour of Wilmington, OH, consider Wilmington Oral Surgery. Our comfortable office […]
Do Dental Implants Hurt?
As with other surgical procedures, getting a dental implant usually involves some discomfort after the anesthesia has worn off. But dental implant technology has come a long way in recent years, reducing the amount of pain associated with the procedure. Computer-assisted planning at Wilmington Oral Surgery makes the process more efficient, cuts down the need […]
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have been performing dental implants successfully since the 1970s. They are your best option for tooth replacement because they look and function like your natural teeth. The procedure is considered safe for tooth replacement in patients who are generally healthy. As with any surgery, there are risks. But since you need […]
All About Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery from a Maxillofacial Surgeon
A cleft lip or palate occurs once in every 600 live births. Some children are born with both. These orofacial clefts can range from mild, affecting little more than appearance, to debilitating, eliminating the child’s ability to perform vital functions like breathing and swallowing. If your child has a cleft lip and/or palate, surgery can […]
Planning for Your Dental Implant Procedures
Dental implants have been around for many decades, with proven long-term success as a permanent tooth replacement option. Implant planning technology has taken implant surgery to a new level. Technology & the Dental Implant Process Wilmington Oral Surgery has the advanced technology in our office to provide cutting-edge treatment. We combine the digital 3-D cone beam […]
