Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are critical because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Mann encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing Healthy …
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 …
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some men and women considering whether to get an implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions typically asked about dental implant procedures …
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay A poorly-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost a considerable amount of tooth structure A …
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a stunning smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Phoenix, Arizona looking for a smile makeover and need cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” The …
Are you one of the many Scottsdale singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with …
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 …
Most Phoenix residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of sugar. Research has found that a higher frequency in sugar consumption may lead to demineralization more than the amount of sugar …
While poor oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or worsen the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and cleans away odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, …
Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with flaws in your smile. In today’s post, we explore one of these solutions: dental …
