How long dental implants last depends on your oral health, dental medical history, oral hygiene habits, whether or not you smoke, and how regularly you see your dentist. Most of our patients’ implants lasts 25-30 years. Because of new technology, some placed in recent years...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A cleft lip or palate occurs once in every 600 live births. Some children are born with both. If your child has a cleft lip or palate, surgery can make a significant improvement in their appearance, quality of life, and capacity to eat, breathe and...