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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Sep 15, 2019.
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth and
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Dental Procedures
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Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Sep 05, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt.
False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life.
Although “baby” teeth
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Oral Health
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Speaking of Wellness: Enjoying Great Oral Health for a Lifetime
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Aug 26, 2019.
August is National Wellness Month. Since part of staying in good overall health is taking care of your dental health, it's a good time to look at ways you can
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Oral Health
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Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Aug 16, 2019.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in
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Oral Health
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You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Aug 06, 2019.
One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning your
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Dental Procedures
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Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jul 27, 2019.
Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say implants
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Oral Health
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Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jul 17, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an implant?
The
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Dental Procedures
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jul 07, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us,
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Dental Procedures
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Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun 27, 2019.
We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but also
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4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jun 17, 2019.
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, it
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Oral Health
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Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jun 07, 2019.
You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it.
No doubt
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Oral Health
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Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: May 28, 2019.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the
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Dental Procedures
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Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: May 18, 2019.
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the cause
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Oral Health
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Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: May 08, 2019.
There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant failure.
By
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Dental Procedures
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What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Apr 28, 2019.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening.
But even the
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Oral Health
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In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Apr 18, 2019.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples of…
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Oral Health