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America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jul. 02, 2018.
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones!
The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves but
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Category: Oral Health
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Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jun. 22, 2018.
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible notion.
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Category: Oral Health
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Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jun. 12, 2018.
If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other symptoms
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Category: Oral Health
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New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jun. 02, 2018.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… even
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: May 23, 2018.
If you have a problem tooth we’ve recommended removing, those “Tooth in one day” ads—a tooth removed and an implant placed at the same time—might start to pique your interest.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: May 13, 2018.
With its life-like color and texture, dental porcelain can restore a smile marred by decayed or damaged teeth. This durable ceramic material not only matches the varieties of individual tooth
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Replace Teeth for Better Speech
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: May 03, 2018.
The month of May has been designated “Better Speech & Hearing Month” by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Why would this be of interest to dental professionals? Because teeth are vital
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Protect Your Smile - National Facial Protection Month
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Apr. 13, 2018.
Dental injuries result in thousands of visits to the emergency room every year, and many of these injuries occur while engaging in sports and recreational activities. Whether playing on an
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Category: Oral Health
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More Pros Are Using Mouthguards...So Should You!
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Mar. 29, 2018.
When he isn’t among the ten players vying for position on the basketball court, Cole Aldrich of the New York Knicks sometimes lets his dangle behind one ear. Mason Plumlee,
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Category: Oral Health
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Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Mar. 14, 2018.
Although highly preventable, total tooth loss continues to affect millions of people worldwide, harming their nutrition, health and social standing. In the United States alone, a quarter of adults between
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Feb. 27, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked
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Category: Uncategorized
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Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Feb. 12, 2018.
“Don’t panic” is your first priority when faced with a sudden mouth injury. Of course, that may be easier said than done when you or a family member has just
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Category: Oral Health
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Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Feb. 04, 2018.
Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures.
But since one
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Category: Dental Procedures