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 …
If you have claustrophobia, you pass on cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid skydiving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. What if you have dental anxiety or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This …
Does your heart start pounding at the simple thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration care chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are commonly …
The Norterra Dentist patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At The Norterra Dentist we think it’s great that people in the Scottsdale area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having a better …
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 …
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. …
