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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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Category: 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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Category: 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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Category: 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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Category: Oral Health
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Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.
A toothache means a tooth has a problem, right? Most of the time, yes: the pain comes from a decayed or fractured tooth, or possibly a gum infection causing tooth
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Category: Oral Health
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Things you Should Know about Oral Cancer
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.
Last year, over 1.5 million people heard the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” While only a small portion of those — about three percent — were
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Category: Oral Health
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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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Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Mar. 09, 2019.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, a
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Category: Oral Health
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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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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Neglect Office Cleanings with Dental Implants
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
Semi-annual office cleanings are important for keeping teeth healthy and disease-free. If you’ve replaced some of your teeth with dental implants, though, you may be thinking they don’t need as
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Category: Oral Health
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What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective when
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Category: Uncategorized
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Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
Author:
Tronsgard & Sullivan, DDS, PC
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
Controlling discomfort during dental work is one of our top priorities. Advances in anesthesia over the last century have made that objective easier to attain, especially for routine procedures.
The term
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Category: Oral Health
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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