by Dr. Shillingburg | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is a joint that connects your jaw to the skull. It is known as the temporomandibular joint, often abbreviated as TMJ. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a condition that affects the joint and results in pain. The disorder is also commonly referred to as...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are a lot of myths out there about oral surgery. In some cases, there’s a little bit of truth to the myth. In other cases, they’re completely wrong. Unfortunately, many people believe these myths, and that causes them to avoid visiting us or even...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you have a procedure that requires oral surgery, we take every precaution to ensure that you won’t have any problems after your surgery and during your recovery period. We will give you instructions on how to care for the surgical site until it heals. We...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Jan 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people notice that their teeth become more crowded as they’ve grown older, with adolescence being the ideal time for crooked teeth to be corrected to avoid a worsening condition that can lead to more serious oral health problems. Crowded teeth are more...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Like other types or surgery, oral surgery will cause bleeding after it is completed. There is no need to worry about bleeding as it’s part of the natural healing process. Following oral surgery, there will be a minor about of blood, however, most of the liquid...
by Dr. Shillingburg | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bone grafts are utilized when a tooth supporting bone in the gums or jaw has deteriorated. The most common cause of bone deterioration is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an advanced form of gum disease with dastardly side effects. Bone loss can also be...
