At Wilmington Oral Surgery, you have anesthesia options for your oral surgery procedures. Dr. Puckett will discuss them with you before your procedure. Your decision will depend on your anxiety level and the complexity of your procedure. We offer four forms of anesthesia: Local, where...
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...
You may have heard that having your wisdom teeth out can change the shape of your face or jawline. In over 20 years of removing wisdom teeth, we have never seen this happen. Reports of faces slimming or becoming more “V-shaped” have not been measured...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Any oral surgeon in good standing with his or her national and state boards and associations has the ability to meet your needs. If he or she has been in business for several years, and has good ratings, you can feel safe going to them....