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 …
Getting a tooth knocked out may sound like a catastrophe, but doesn’t always mean you’ll need to call The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ for an implant. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are good your tooth can be saved. If a tooth gets knocked out, the …
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 …
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you call it one-sided? Does it seem like the dentist examines your teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure, and you’re practically a bystander? At the The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we don’t do things that way. It Starts With The …
