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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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Tell us about your summer!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Happy Fourth of July
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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The Perks of Dairy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things
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Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues.
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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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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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Category: 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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Category: 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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Category: 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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Category: 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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Category: 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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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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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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Category: 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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Category: Oral Health