by Dr. Shillingburg | Jan 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience for anyone, but when you are an adult and you depend on your smile all-day every day, it can really be a setback. If your tooth gets knocked out or broken the first thing to do is retrieve the tooth and place it back into...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Dec 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Bruxism, or the grinding and clenching of your teeth, can be a big problem. Most grinding occurs at night, when you have no control over it. You might not know that you do it, though there are symptoms. Regular grinding can harm your oral health, but there are things...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Dec 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Chances are that, if you snore, you’ve heard plenty about it from your partner or anyone else who has been within hearing distance. You may have heard plenty of jokes about it. But the truth is, snoring is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and this...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Nov 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
An impacted tooth is a serious condition that can lead to pain, problems with other teeth, and even some types of disease. As such, it is important for you to know when you may be suffering from an impacted tooth. Here are some things you should look for if...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Nov 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Your temporomandibular joint (“TMJ” for short) is the joint where your jaw attaches to your skull right in front of your ears. A TMJ disorder can lead to a number of problems, including headaches, uneven tooth wear, serious damage to the teeth, and other...
