by Dr. Shillingburg | Oct 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pain is never a pleasant experience. If you experience pain in your hand, arm or leg, it’s usually pretty simple to pinpoint the cause, and you can let the affected area rest. Single-sided jaw pain, however, is less easy to heal, as you need to use your jaw. It...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Oct 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
A swollen jaw can be extremely uncomfortable. It can also be the result of any number of issues. In some instances, swelling is normal, but if it lasts too long, something needs to be done. Facial Trauma A facial injury can occur due to any number of incidences...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Sep 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
When teeth are extremely damaged either due to decay, trauma, or impaction they will often have to be removed. At DFW Oral Surgeons, we put your comfort first and are happy to accommodate any challenging cases. Impacted Teeth The one reason for extracting teeth that...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Sep 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Your dentist may have explained to you that it is more difficult for smokers to heal from oral surgery than non-smokers. This is true. For patients who smoke nicotine, oral surgery has a much higher rate of failure and an increased chance of excessive bleeding. Due to...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Aug 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
A broken jaw is a very common facial injury. Also known as a mandible fracture, a broken jaw is actually the 10th most common broken bone in the human body. Of bones in the body that are broken, only the nose is broken more frequently than the jaw. A fracture of the...
