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  • Welcome
  • Our Practice
    • Mission Statement
    • Meet Dr. Skognes
    • Tour the Office
  • Procedures
    • Cleanings & Prevention
      • Dental Exams & Cleanings
      • Digital X-Rays
      • Fluoride and Sealants
      • Home Care
    • Periodontal Disease
      • What is Periodontal (Gum) Disease?
      • Diagnosis
      • Treatment
      • Maintenance
      • Causes of Periodontal Disease
      • Types of Periodontal Disease
      • Signs & Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
      • Mouth - Body Connection
      • Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
      • Periodontal Disease, Heart Disease and Stroke
      • Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy
      • Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis
      • Periodontal Disease and Respiratory Disease
    • Restorations
      • Composite Fillings
      • Crowns (Caps)
      • Fixed Bridges
      • Inlay Restorations
      • Onlay Restorations
      • Root Canal Therapy
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
      • Dental Implants
      • TMJ (Tempro-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction)
      • Wisdom Teeth Extractions
    • Endodontics
      • Cracked Tooth
      • Root Amputation
      • Root Canal Retreatment
    • Dental Anxiety and Fear
    • Prosthodontics
      • Crowns (Caps)
      • Dentures & Partial Dentures
      • Fixed Bridges
      • Porcelain Veneers
    • Surgical Instructions
      • Before General Anesthesia
      • After Dental Implant Surgery
      • After Tooth Extractions
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Composite Fillings
    • Porcelain Crowns (Caps)
    • Porcelain Fixed Bridges
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Porcelain Inlays
    • Porcelain Onlays
    • Porcelain Veneers
  • Dental Implants
  • Family Dentistry
    • How to Properly Brush & Floss
    • Oral Hygiene Aids
    • Sealants
  • Emergency Dentistry
  • New Patient Resources
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    • FAQs
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      • Other Procedures
        • Porcelain Crowns (Caps)
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    • Answering Common Questions About Anesthesia and Oral Surgery
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    • Dispelling the Myths of Root Canal Therapy
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    • How Digital Smile Design is Changing Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Can You Reverse Gum Disease?
    • Foods to Avoid When You Have Braces
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    • Wisdom Teeth Removal: When and Why It’s Necessary
    • Can Posture Affect Your Jaw Pain?
    • How Regular Dental Cleanings Help Detect More Than Cavities
    • What You Should Know Before Choosing Dental Implants or Bridges
    • Should You Choose Composite or Porcelain Veneers?
    • Best Practices for Preventing Gum Recession
    • How Orthodontics Impacts Facial Structure and Development

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