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 …
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 …
Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects of dentistry, I enjoy interacting with my Phoenix dental patients at The Norterra Dentist. I recognize that my patients have other choices in Scottsdale …
Plenty of men and women all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some men and women grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some men and women grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. At The Norterra Dentist, …
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, to work, or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Phoenix area …
Today in the Norterra Dentist dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, …
What is sleep apnea? It’s a serious health condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. You can get help from The Yuma Dentist. How do you know if you have sleep apnea? A proper diagnosis should come from your doctor or a sleep specialist. But read through these common symptoms. They may …
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the Phoenix area and around Arizona is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to Avoid …
Today we are going to consider the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components of saliva. 1. Water. No surprise …
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable amount of tooth structure A …
