Checkup or Comprehensive Exam? Though you may think that every examination you have at your dentist’s office is as thorough as can be. But there is a reason why most appointments with your dentist are called check-ups. Most of the … Continued

The thing about oral health and the different conditions that could affect the state of your mouth is that they develop in a very slow manner. So while you may be enjoying your smile right this very minute, there is … Continued

Sometimes our teeth hurt and then the pain just suddenly stops. And there are times when we have a very scratchy throat and then it just clears up. There are a lot of dental problems which we are suddenly hit … Continued

Fluoridated drinking water is a controversial subject to many people. While tooth loss and need for fillings due to tooth decay have declined in all western nations since the 1950s, this is true regardless of the fluoridation policies in place. … Continued

If you’re just like the rest of the population, then you take your oral health for granted. You skip dental check-ups at Kim Norman, DDS Dentistry for the Individual in Maryville, TN and you cannot be bothered to floss your teeth. … Continued

Kids will be kids, and they will gorge on sugary treats as much as they want. No nagging and scolding in the world could ever make your child quit eating candies. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that majority … Continued

Gingivitis (gum disease) is commonly known as the inflammation of the gums; however there are two forms of gingivitis. Non-destructive gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums and is a response mechanism of the body to adhesion of bacterial biofilms … Continued