https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About J. Michael Puckett, DDS, has treated residents of greater Jamestown, North Carolina, as a general and cosmetic dentist in private practice since 1996. Over the years, he has earned honorifics from the North Carolina Chapter of Operation Smiles and the Doctor of Smiles program of the MOVPER Azusa Grotto. Specific services provided by J. Michael Puckett, DDS, range from routine cleanings and general preventive care to teeth whitening and the application of dental crowns and porcelain veneers. J. Michael Puckett, DDS, offers emergency treatment in the immediate wake of physical trauma that results in the chipping and shifting of teeth. Using implants, he can also replace teeth that have been knocked out completely. At the office of J. Michael Puckett, DDS the latest advances in technology are used to aide in the best results possible. When he isn’t working, Dr. Puckett enjoys spending time with his wife Taffy, a dental hygienist, and his two daughters, Caroline and Savannah. en-us 2017-05-10 03:27:15 UTC 2017-08-08 00:24:55 UTC hello@padlet.com JMichaelPuckettDDS https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/178484110 J. Michael Puckett, DDS, has led an independent dental practice in Jamestown, North Carolina, for more than 20 years. Dedicated to the continuing oral health of people of all ages, J. Michael Puckett, DDS, provides patient education to help senior citizens retain healthy teeth.

Although senior adults do face more risks to oral health as compared to their younger counterparts, regular hygiene can help to protect older teeth and keep the mouth healthy. Gum disease is a particular concern, as it is the leading cause of tooth loss in the senior years. 

Today, close to 23 percent of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 have severe gum disease. It often develops when the patient's oral hygiene routine is not sufficient to remove built-up plaque, which causes infection in the gum tissue. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to cavities, which statistics suggest are present in almost 33 percent of patients over 65 years of age.

Experts recommend that older adults protect themselves against these risks with a hygiene routine that includes brushing at least twice each day and flossing once daily. For those who find such activities difficult due to decreased mobility, floss holders and toothbrushes with broader grips may provide some help. Antimicrobial mouthwash can also help the patient to rinse away bacteria that brushing could not reach, though it is important for even the most conscientious patient to visit the dentist regularly for a professional cleaning and exam.]]> 2017-07-11 14:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/178484110 JMichaelPuckettDDS https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/179687197 2017-07-29 18:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/179687197 JMichaelPuckettDDS https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/179687201 2017-07-29 18:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/179687201 JMichaelPuckettDDS https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/179687207 2017-07-29 18:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/179687207 JMichaelPuckettDDS https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/180316659 J. Michael Puckett, DDS, delivers quality oral health care to patients through his dental office in Jamestown, North Carolina. Among the many services offered at his practice, J. Michael Puckett, DDS, conducts important oral cancer screenings that help catch cancer in its early stages.

Among all Americans, nearly 50,000 will develop oral cancer in 2017. Of those new patients, oral cancer will kill about 20 percent. Doctors categorize oral cancer among a broader class called head and neck cancer. Oral cancers comprise about 85 percent of all head and neck cancers and can appear in places like the gums, lips, tongue, and throat. 

Oral cancer is much easier to address when discovered before it has had the chance to grow and to spread to other parts of the body. One way oral cancer gets discovered early is during routine exams conducted as part of dental checkups. 

Oral health providers carry out the exams by carefully examining tissues like the gums and tongue for evidence of cancer. Moreover, dentists feel along the neck and jaw for abnormal signs that might signal the presence of cancerous growths.]]> 2017-08-08 00:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/JMichaelPuckettDDS/About/wish/180316659