Dental emergencies never happen at a convenient time. Whether it’s a cracked tooth from biting into something hard, a sudden toothache that keeps you awake at night, or an accident that knocks a tooth out, these situations demand immediate attention. If you’re in the North Phoenix area and need emergency dental care, The Norterra Dentist …
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 …
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Arizona is no exception. Did you know that numerous studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth …
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the greatest advances in dentistry, but that doesn’t mean deciding to get one is easy. There is much to consider, but at The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ, we believe they are worth it. One of the things that makes a lot of people think twice about …
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 …
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At The Norterra Dentist in Phoenix AZ we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the …
