A reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older people. The Norterra Dentist can help you with dry mouth-related dental issues. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize …
Dental professionals in the North Phoenix area (including the team at The Norterra Dentist) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some men and women rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, some have severe dental anxiety. Perhaps …
Since 2013, The Norterra Dentist has been providing confidence and dignity to our amazing Phoenix and North Phoenix patients through cosmetic dentistry. Many North Phoenix people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. We want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues, and customers. Wanting to …
No. Permanent dental implants have been placed in millions of men and women. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. The Norterra Dentist provides expert dental implant solutions. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have …
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. The Norterra Dentist wants you to be aware of how cavities form. This is partially true, but a cavity can be reversed in the earliest stage of enamel erosion. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities …
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively influences one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also influences our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase …
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental exams and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s …
Dental Crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them …
Hello friends of The Norterra Dentist! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many people want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. Some folks are training for a new career. Some men and women have made a healthy lifestyle a priority …
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the …
