Wilmington Oral Surgery

11/04/2025

Skilled maxillofacial surgeons bridge the gap between dentistry and traditional medicine by holding both dental and medical degrees. So, what are some of the things that patients can visit a local maxillofacial dentist for? Let’s take a look.

Maxillofacial surgeons are specialized dental doctors who work in repairing facial trauma and have an advanced understanding of facial and mouth anatomy.

11/04/2025

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Wilmington Oral Surgery! https://tinyurl.com/yc59854p

10/30/2025

Luckily, our care is anything but spooky.

10/29/2025

The term “full mouth reconstruction” is a bit daunting. As the name implies, full mouth reconstruction is often an extensive series of oral surgeries. But it’s always worth it.

Considering full mouth reconstruction for missing teeth? This guide walks you through what to expect, how to prepare, and how long treatment might take.

10/28/2025

We get it, oral surgery sounds intimidating. But with gentle sedation and expert care, you’ll wonder why you ever worried in the first place. Easy in, easy out.

10/27/2025

Is it time for wisdom tooth removal? We recommend not waiting too long. This can only lead to problems down the road and make wisdom teeth more difficult to remove.

Is it time to remove your wisdom teeth? Sometimes this 3rd set of molars becomes problematic. Here are 9 signs it’s time to consider wisdom teeth extraction.

10/24/2025

Cleft palates can be dangerous for the health of an infant, and will lessen their quality of life with difficulty feeding, eating and (later) speaking. Luckily, oral surgeons who specialize in pediatric maxillofacial conditions can repair cleft palates and cleft lips as soon as 9 months after birth.

Ever wondered how a maxillofacial surgeon corrects cleft palates in infants and children? Follow along for a closer look at reconstructing pediatric palates.

10/23/2025

October is National Dental Hygiene Month!

10/21/2025

Some days are busy, some days are calm, but every day at Wilmington Oral Surgery, we’re here for our patients with expert care and a friendly smile. Your comfort and health are always our top priority

10/20/2025

Even the nicest set of dentures will start to feel not so nice after a few years and will need to be replaced. It’s just a natural mile marker in the long-term path of choosing dentures as tooth replacement method. And there are a few reasons why dentures stop fitting.

Learn the reasons your dentures might have stopped fitting, as well as what to do when you start to notice a difference in how your dentures feel.

10/17/2025

Sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners are touted as “healthier” than sugar, because they tend to be low-to-no calorie, and they don’t wreak havoc on insulin levels the way natural sugar can. But are they actually any better for teeth?

Many people avoid sugars for calorie-free artificial sweeteners. But are artificial sugars any less hard on your teeth than natural sugar? Read to find out.