Wilmington Oral Surgery

03/07/2026

Dental implants are designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. With precise planning and expert placement, they provide a stable, long-term solution.

03/06/2026

Systems that oral health can directly affect include the digestive system, respiratory system, olfactory system an inner ear structures, because these are all adjacent/attached. Just like smoking to***co hurts teeth as well as lungs, a jaw infection can spread to the face and neck.

There’s interplay between the health of your mouth and the rest of your body. Learn 10 important tips for keeping your teeth, gums and jaw in good shape.

03/05/2026

There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing our patients feel cared for and supported.

03/04/2026

If the oral surgeon who’s going to extract wisdom teeth says one or more of them are “impacted,” that means they haven’t been able to come in normally. Read on to learn more.

We hear the word “impacted” a lot when talking about getting wisdom teeth taken out. But what are impacted wisdom teeth and why are they bad?

03/02/2026

In this post, we’ll explain what to do if a tooth is knocked out in order to minimize the damage. Keep reading for tips on how to handle a tooth emergency!

Do you have a missing tooth emergency? If you have had a tooth knocked out, check out these helpful tips to maximize the chances of saving your tooth!

02/27/2026

Full mouth reconstruction requires extensive and invasive oral surgery. Here are some important things to consider.

Finding a dentist who performs full mouth reconstructions can change your whole outlook on life if you're dissatisfied with your smile or your teeth.

02/25/2026

Carving fake teeth of ivory was a common way to replace teeth in the 1700’s. This technology developed because, as strange as it may sound, teeth were a big part of politics and patriotic symbolism.

George Washington’s dentures are a cultural trope for sure. But what’s the real story behind them? Dive into the dental history of America’s 1st president.

02/24/2026

Dr. Scott A. Puckett believes great outcomes begin long before the procedure itself.

As Clinton County’s only board-certified oral surgeon, his approach is rooted in careful planning, biologically supported healing, and a deep respect for how the body recovers.

Every treatment plan is built around long-term health, not shortcuts, not trends, just thoughtful, patient-first care.

02/23/2026

A part of our biology that hasn’t yet caught up with how fast our world changes, wisdom teeth are kind of like the appendix of the mouth. Here are 15 strange statistics about that weird third set of molars.

Discover some fun facts you didn’t know about wisdom teeth. How many people have wisdom teeth? How many wisdom teeth are removed each year? Read to find out.

02/20/2026

As with most specialized degrees, surgical specialists who deal with oral operations have continued education beyond their undergraduate degree. They’re practically guaranteed to have completed an additional four years of dental school. Read on to learn more.

Oral surgeons go through over ten years of schooling and a tough hospital residency that lets them learn first-hand from other experienced dental surgeons.

02/19/2026

Many patients ask how long implants last.

The better question is: How well will my body accept it?

Biological compatibility and healing support play a major role in long-term success, and it’s something we prioritize from day one.

02/18/2026

Let’s talk about the details of dental bone grafting. Here are 10 of the most common questions patients have about bone augmentation in the jaw and how we perform dentin grafts at our Wilmington office.

Learn about dental bone grafting: what it is, how it’s performed, why, and what state-of-the-art grafting methods we use to optimize comfort and results.