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Dr. Norton wants quality care to be affordable for everyone. At our office, any patients interested in comprehensive dentistry, meaning tooth alignment with Invisalign and additional restorative dentistry for their smile makeover, are eligible for our in-house payment plans. With as little as $800 down to start, and $200 per month payments, we can begin…

No prep veneers are a minimally invasive procedure where you do not have to remove any tooth structure before placing porcelain veneers. It is very rare that this is possible. This works only if the teeth and bite are lined up perfectly to begin with. This type of patient is looking to change the color,…

Comprehensive dentistry is a holistic approach to dentistry that focuses on the overall health of the patient. It is also when you treat and consider the mouth as a whole, versus one single tooth at a time. The teeth must work together in harmony and balance to achieve ideal function and aesthetics. The mouth is…

Why did my dentist recommend a night guard? Most of us are walking around clenching our teeth and we don’t even realize it. We clench when we sleep, while we work, at the gym, while we drive. If you catch yourself doing it during the day, then you definitely do it while you sleep 100%.…

There are a lot of popular products on the internet and in stores that, in theory, sound cool or useful, but are actually a horrible idea. Let’s talk about the 3 worst ones. 1. Charcoal Toothpaste Charcoal toothpaste is advertised as a solution for whitening teeth and removing stains. Unfortunately, the process destroys all of…

Yes, dental implants are safe. They are made from medical grade titanium, the same type of titanium you would find in a joint replacement for a hip or knee. Titanium is highly biocompatible and has very low rejection rates from the body. It is used widely in the medical and dental world. Dr. Norton herself…