There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively influences one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also influences our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase …
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental exams and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s …
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 …
Hello friends of The Norterra Dentist! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many people want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. Some folks are training for a new career. Some men and women have made a healthy lifestyle a priority …
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the …
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. A new baby, marriage, career, …
In today’s post, we will veer a bit off the beaten path, so to speak, and explore a fascinating dental specialty; forensic dentistry. The official term for the use of dentistry in criminal cases and post-mortem identification is forensic odontology. These professionals are rarely recognized but play a vital role in crime and disaster investigations. …
In the intricate tapestry of our body’s health, a thread often overlooked is the profound connection between oral health and overall well-being. As the gateway to our body, our oral cavity is pivotal in influencing our general health. The Norterra Dentist, nestled in the heart of Phoenix, is at the forefront of understanding and advocating …
When was the last time you looked in the mirror? Were you totally satisfied with what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out these 5 great reasons to talk to your Phoenix dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little cosmetic dentistry …
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. At The Norterra Dentist, we provide fast toothache relief in the Phoenix area. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the …
