by Dr. Shillingburg | Nov 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
All-on-4 implants is how we refer to a surgical technique where we replace all of your teeth with the support of four dental implants. This procedure is reserved for patients who have either completely lost a section of teeth or have severely broken down, decayed...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Oct 20, 2018 | Surgery
Oral surgery is not an uncommon practice in dentistry. We often see patients for everything from wisdom tooth removal, dental implants and even bone grafting, and as with any surgery, there is after care that you as a patient need to be aware of once you’re back...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
After oral surgery, it is not uncommon for our patients to want to resume their normal lives as quickly as possible. They usually feel fairly well right away, and they may be eager to pick up their usual routines again. However, there are a few things that you should...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Sep 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
After oral surgery, we recommend you only eat a soft, bland diet to avoid any problems with your recovery. Liquids and soft foods work best to keep you satisfied and allow you to tolerate prescription or over-the-counter medications. Moreover, the reason for staying...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
The most significant risk when you have missing teeth is bone loss. When a tooth falls out because of decay or extraction, the bone that was there to support the tooth is useless and begins to resorb or deteriorate. With new technology, this doesn’t have to be...
