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 Dr. Norman and our staff strive to stay on top of the latest advancements
in dentistry. We know that our patients take better care of their teeth
when they have more information. That’s why we have selected several
patient education articles that discuss some of the services and procedures
we recommend. Click on the link to access the article. If you have any
further questions, contact us at 208-786-7031.
Amalgams/Mercury Fillings-- Why?
There's
some debate in the dental industry regarding the pros and cons of using
silver fillings,
or dental
amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office, we exclusively use composite
resins for several reasons.
Learn more...
Comfort Control
Keeping
you comfortable during your treatment is one of our top priorities. That’s
why we’ve
invested in a new anesthetic delivery system called the Comfort Control
Syringe.
Learn more...
Digital Imaging
This
computer-based digital technology allows your dentist to create true-to-life
photographs
of your very own mouth, as
if the recommended procedures had already been completed.
Learn more...
Do Women Need More Dental Attention?
Growing evidence shows women may be significantly more susceptible to
serious health consequences
unless they maintain a tremendously vigilant home hygiene campaign against
tooth decay and gum disease.
Learn more...
Halitosis
Typically, people who have bad breath
have poor oral hygiene habits that leave decaying food particles, other
debris, or bacteria
in the mouth. These conditions produce volatile sulfur compounds just
like those found in rotten eggs, resulting in foul-smelling breath.
Learn more...
Implants: Permanent, Secure Tooth Replacements
When people
lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease or extraction,
dental
implants can be a secure, functional replacement option.
Learn more...
TMJ
Disorder
TMJ disorder or
TMD can cause a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking
and minor discomfort to sharp pain
in your temple, ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your
jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether.
Learn more...
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