At The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are devoted to our patients’ oral health. In this blog post, we offer an essential warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In …
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. And they’re available at The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone, to …
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? At The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we have five cosmetic dentistry procedures that can quickly improve your smile! Porcelain veneers have been a successful treatment for decades but we never fail to be amazed by the results. …
Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental …
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be your number one …
Your teeth need a lot of tender, loving care. But sometimes, in spite of regular brushing and flossing, we end up with a new cavity – the common cold of dental health. At The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of any …
Like any other dental practice, we fill a lot of cavities at The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ. Did you know that more than ninety percent of American adults have had cavities at some point in their lives? We use white fillings, also called composite fillings, and there are some good reasons for that. For …
This post from The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ explains how specific foods and eating practices influence our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to assault enamel and initiate decay for men and women of all ages. Fruits have high water …
Fear is a powerful emotion. If you have claustrophobia, you take a pass on cave exploration. If you have a fear of heights, you avoid sky diving. People with dentophobia fear dentists, and avoid dental care at all costs. At The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we can help such people do something about it. …
