Orthodontics – The Clear Alternatives
We offer both Invisalign™ and ClearCorrect™ invisible aligners, innovative orthodontics that allow you to have straight teeth in as little as 9 - 15 months! These aligners can correct overcrowding, widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite, or crossbite. The clear custom-made aligners are replaced every two weeks, with little time in the chair getting adjustments. Invisalign™ and ClearCorrect™ are removable, which means few eating and drinking restrictions, and brushing and flossing are no problem. Best of all, no one will know you’re straightening your teeth because they're invisible!

Dentistry At Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097
Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790
 Website: http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com

Teeth Whitening – Dazzling

Results in Just One Visit!
Dr. Norton features ZOOM! Advanced Power™ – the same teeth whitening treatment seen on the popular reality television show Extreme Makeover. You can have brilliantly white teeth, without stains or darkness, usually in just one visit. You've seen it on TV – shouldn't others see it in your smile?

We also offer custom whitening trays, made in our own lab. You will receive supplies and instructions and you finish the procedure at home. This technique is safe and effective. Results occur within 1 - 14 days.

Dentistry At Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097
Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790

http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com  

 

How does plaque cause a cavity?

The hard, outside covering of your teeth is called enamel. Enamel is very hard, mainly because it contains durable mineral salts, like calcium. Mineral salts in your saliva help add to the hardness of your teeth. Mineral salts, however, are prone to attack by acids. Acid causes them to break down.

For an experiment about the power of acid, check out the Healthy Teeth Dental Experiments page!

The plaque that forms on your teeth and doesn't get washed away by saliva or brushed away by your toothbrush produces acid as it eats up sugar. This acid is produced inside the plaque and can't be easily washed away by your saliva. The acid dissolves the minerals that make your tooth enamel hard. The surface of the enamel becomes porous - tiny holes appear. After a while, the acid causes the tiny holes in the enamel to get bigger until one large hole appears. This is a cavity.

It's important to see your dentist before a cavity forms so that the plaque you can't reach with your toothbrush or floss can be removed.

Above article written by: HealthyTeeth.org

Dentistry At Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790

http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com 

What causes a cavity?

Your mouth is a busy place. Bacteria - tiny colonies of living organisms are constantly on the move on your teeth, gums, lips and tongue.

Having bacteria in your mouth is a normal thing. While some of the bacteria can be harmful, most are not and some are even helpful.

Certain types of bacteria, however, can attach themselves to hard surfaces like the enamel that covers your teeth. If they're not removed, they multiply and grow in number until a colony forms. More bacteria of different types attach to the colony already growing on the tooth enamel. Proteins that are present in your saliva (spit) also mix in and the bacteria colony becomes a whitish film on the tooth. This film is called plaque, and it's what causes cavities.

Above article written by: HealthyTeeth.org

Dentistry At Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790

http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com 

Dentist Duluth GA - Dr. Al Norton

A graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, Dr. Al Norton has provided the finest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry for more than 25 years. He is an Associate Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute and former clinical instructor to other dentists concerning the use of dental lasers.

A member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is a former clinical instructor in cosmetic dentistry at the acclaimed Nash Institute. Additional post-doctoral training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) brought him the added distinction of having been recognized as a “Preferred LVI Doc” in cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Norton is one of the charter members of the International Association of Mercury Free Dentists. Visit www.dentalwellness4u.com to learn more. He is also a member of the Georgia Dental Association, and the Northern District Dental Society.

As a science, dentistry is continually changing and Dr. Norton attends continuing education classes to keep abreast of the latest and healthiest products available for dental care. His latest research lead him to someone who can insert non-metallic implants as an option to the titanium ones used by most practitioners.

Dr. Norton resides near the office with his wife Andrea and their two Silky Terriers, Chloe and Chelsea.

His personal interests are wide ranging and he does not mind talking about any of them. He is a high-speed driving instructor at Road Atlanta for several car clubs such as the local Porsche and BMW chapters. He loves to “tinker” in his shop, maintaining and preparing his car for the track events. He also enjoys playing piano and guitar and he occasionally participates in USPSA pistol shooting competitions. He and his wife take pleasure in ballroom dancing from time to time.

Dentistry At Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097
Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790

http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com 

The Parts of a Tooth

A tooth is basically made up of two parts: the crown and the root.

The crown is what you see when you smile or open your mouth. It's the part that sits above your gumline.

The root is below the gumline. It makes up about 2/3rds of the tooth's total length.

Four different tissues make up each tooth. The enamel is the durable, white covering. Enamel protects the tooth from the wear and tear of chewing.

Dental Fact: did you know that the enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body?

Dentin supports the enamel on your teeth. It's a yellow bone-like material that's softer than enamel and carries some of the nerve fibres that tell you when something is going wrong inside your tooth.

The Pulp is the centre of the tooth. It's a soft tissue that contains blood and lymph vessels, and nerves. The pulp is how the tooth receives nourishment and transmits signals to your brain.

Cementum is what covers most of the root of the tooth. It helps to attach the tooth to the bones in your jaw. A cushioning layer called the Periodontal Ligament sits between the cementum and the jawbone. It helps to connect the two.

Above article written by: HealthyTeeth.org

Dentistry At Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790

http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com