At The Norterra Dentist, our patients are our top priority. Many patients have experienced the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sleep dentistry). There are three main kinds of sedation options available in the Phoenix area: Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in cosmetic dental offices for over a century, because, …
Hello friends of The Norterra Dentist, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in Arizona. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. New and improved ways exist to help Phoenix residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Norterra, Deer Valley, and Glendale areas have found that switching …
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 …
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 …
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 …
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career, …
