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read moreWhen it comes to dentists you usually have two basic options: an older, slightly outdated dentist that has been a part of the community for years or a new, flashy dental office where they rush you in and out and you become just another chart in their file cabinets or digital system. The Dream Team Difference is that we have taken all of the perks out of both styles of dentistry and combined them into one cutting edge practice full of advanced technology but with a commitment to community and patient relationships!

read moreIf your smile has grown old before its time, we can help. Rob came to Dr. Norman's practice with slightly crowded teeth that made his teeth wear down and chip. He told us he wanted to repair his chipped and worn teeth but he had a concern. In his free consultation, Dr. Norman recommended Invisalign to Rob as a way to straighten his teeth. Invisalign, commonly referred to as invisible braces, straightens teeth with a series of custom-molded aligners. By using a series of clear removable aligners, Invisalign straightens teeth little by little.

read morePeople come to us in with a wide variety of symptoms such as jaw, head, neck, shoulder or back pain. Some know these are TMJ symptoms, some don't, Judy explained. But, all of those symptoms are caused by TMJ. When one of our patients is diagnosed with TMJ Disorder (tempromandibular joint disorder), Dr. Amy Normandetermines the degree to which the bite should be realigned. Dr. Norman has spent years receiving special training to realign a patient's jaw without surgery, Judy said. The goal of treatment is to bring the jaw into a natural state of alignment which eliminates the irritation in the critical tempromandibular joint and the surrounding tissues and nerves.

read moreDr. Norman always says, "We want our patients to know all of us and feel comfortable asking any questions." After catching up with a quick chat, Judy hands Gladys off to Angie for her cleaning appointment. Regular preventive care appointments have contributed to Gladys' long history of good oral health. Like most of our patients, a strong friendship and trust develops over time. Gladys has been a patient for many years. And, like most of our patients, a strong friendship and trust develops over time.

read moreSteve is specific with Dr. Norman about what is important to him about how his new smile will look. Communication is the key to getting the results you desire with cosmetic dentistry. We want our patients to understand everything about what they are requesting and about how the procedure works. Amy goes over the process of restoring Steve's smile. Steve makes his choices. Dr. Norman and Amy complete the consultation with Steve leading to a treatment plan that transforms his smile just the way he wanted.

read moreDepending on the treatment you need and your level of anxiety, Dr. Norman has sedation options that will help you take the fear out of your dental visit. Judy has worked for Dr. Amy Norman for many years. She's seen many people come with urgent dental work because they put off coming in for dental appointments because of fear of the dentist. Patients who receive conscious sedation can expect to feel deeply relaxed and even sleep through their dental treatments. In fact, few patients have any memory of the procedures performed.

read moreWorking at Dr. Norman's dental practice, Judy has known many patients who inquire about teeth whitening. Sometimes its genetic, sometimes their teeth are stained by tobacco or beverages. Red wine and coffee can stain your teeth over time! And sometimes, what you ingested or did not ingest as child can make your teeth dull. There are a lot of reasons why people want to whiten their teeth. The good news is that, regardless of the reason, Zoom! allows most to get the brighter, whiter teeth they want in about an hour.

read moreNorman made sure that he got a sleep study done and now he wears a dental appliance at night. There is no way he would have worn the breathing machine that the sleep doctor recommended, Carolyn said. Dr. Amy Norman can treat sleep apnea non-surgically with a specially designed oral device that maintains the jaw in the proper position to keep the airway open while you sleep. In the past, the only treatments for sleep apneawere surgery or a CPAP machine. A CPAP machine forces air into the airway through a covering that fits over the nose and mouth.