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Are You Experiencing a Dental Emergency?
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.
Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so inconvenient. The good news is that Dr. Paul Tronsgard and Dr. Daren Sullivan at Tronsgard & Sullivan Family Dentistry
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Category: Dental Procedures
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FAQs About Dental Implants
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.
Patients who have missing teeth or major tooth and gum problems often have questions about dental implants. Implants are the modern solution for replacing teeth and are now often preferred
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Category: Oral Health,  Dental Procedures
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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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Category: Dental Procedures
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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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Category: Dental Procedures
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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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Category: 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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Category: Dental Procedures
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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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Category: Dental Procedures
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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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Category: Dental Procedures
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Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could affect
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
As a new permanent tooth develops, the roots undergo a process of breakdown and growth. As older cells dissolve (a process called resorption), they’re replaced by newer cells laid down
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike other
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently as
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person, we’re
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs the
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in patients
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Category: Dental Procedures