Our Care & Approach to Alzheimer’s Patients Requiring Oral Surgery
Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be hard on the soul — especially for caregivers. Your loved one is forgetting the very things — perhaps even family members — that made them who they are. But you know the one you love is still in there, as unforgettable as ever, even as they become more child-like […]
Thinking About Full Mouth Reconstruction? Read This First!
Not too happy with your smile? An oral surgeon might be able to help. A full mouth reconstruction could be just the ticket to boost your self esteem with the smile you’ve always dreamed about. It’s like a makeover for your mouth. But the results can affect your whole outlook on life. Boost self confidence, […]
7 Ways to Treat Sleep Apnea with Oral Surgery
Obstructive sleep apnea can be a frustrating and disruptive health problem. Sleep can be so important both to our functioning and enjoyment of life. Most people assume sleep apnea only causes snoring and disruption for your sleeping partner, but it actually results in low blood oxygen levels and serious sleep disruption for the afflicted as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holistic, Self-Healing After Oral Surgery
Wilmington Oral Surgery now has the technology to use the patient’s own body to help regrow bone and heal faster after a tooth extraction, implant surgery, facial trauma, or illness-related bone loss. This holistic approach eliminates concerns of infection and the risk of graft rejection. The advanced technologies of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and dentin autografts can speed recovery […]
Understanding Corrective Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, is applied when there’s something wrong with your bite. The structural issues may be congenital, health-related, or a result of facial trauma. Jaw surgery manipulates the position of the upper and lower jaws so they align correctly. Jaw surgery can not only correct a wide range of […]
Best Foods to Eat After an Oral Surgery Procedure
What Can You Eat After Oral Surgery? After you’ve had surgery on your mouth, only some foods feel okay to eat. You need to eat what feels comfortable, and you need to ensure you do not complicate your healing process. You also need to avoid sipping through a straw, too, as the air pressure from […]
