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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dental Implants & Myths About Mouth Reconstruction
Dental implants are the best method to replace missing teeth. If you’re looking for replacement teeth that look and feel like the real thing, it really doesn’t get much better than a good, high-quality titanium tooth implant. But for all the buzz on how great they are, there’s also a lot of misinformation about this […]
Why Use Holistic Pain Management After Oral Surgery?
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 […]
Patient Guide to the StellaLife VEGA Oral Recovery Kit®
Whether you are preparing to receive oral surgery or contemplating a procedure such as dental implants, pain and recovery time are going to be high on the list of things to consider. Oral surgery procedures vary in recovery time, but our main priority is always to get you back to your normal daily function as […]
Answers to 10 of the Most Common FAQs About Oral Surgeons
Oral surgery can be a necessary and important treatment for a variety of issues affecting the jaw, gums and teeth. However, the prospect of undergoing a surgical procedure can be intimidating, especially if you have never had one before, and even more so if you’ve no idea what you’re getting yourself into. No worries! We’ve […]
What is Full-Mouth Reconstruction, and How Can it Help Me?
Do you feel like your teeth are not looking or functioning at their best? Your mouth is a vital and delicate place, and any damage to your teeth, jaw, gums, palate, or even sinuses can affect everything from your appearance to your ability to chew and speak. Whether these oral pathologies were injury-, illness- or […]
