Happy New Year from Dr. Scott A. Norton (practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY) and staff. Dr. Norton has made some resolutions to eat even healthier and make exercise part of his daily routine. What are your resolutions for the new year? Do they include your dental health? Most of us start the new year with [...]
Many people are curious if it is safe to brush or floss after having root canal therapy on a tooth. Dr. Norton (practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY) recommends that all of his patients continue with normal oral hygiene habits right after a root canal. Brushing and flossing are just as important after receiving treatment as [...]
Did you know that flossing your teeth daily is as important as brushing them? Flossing your teeth can do so much to make your oral hygiene even better. Let’s face it, your toothbrush cannot clean between your teeth, yet food and plaque tend to build up there. Dental plaque, a nasty thick layer that consists [...]
Fall is officially here, bringing a bountiful feast of fabulous food that is especially good for your teeth. Take acorn and butternut squash for example; both contain healthy amounts of vitamins A, B and C. Dr. Scott Norton (practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY) recommends consuming an adequate amount of vitamins A, B and C to [...]
A good smile can leave a lasting impression and that’s why it’s important to save your teeth and take care of them. Today, more kids and adults are receiving orthodontic treatment to correct poorly aligned teeth. By correcting poorly aligned teeth, you are gaining more than just a beautiful smile and the confidence that goes [...]
Dr. Scott Norton is a practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY. After root canal therapy is complete, Dr. Norton instructs his patients to return to their general dentist for a permanent restoration. This is necessary in order to protect your tooth and your new root canal treatment. After root canal therapy has been performed, you’ll receive [...]
Dr. Norton is a practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY and loves continuously learning about his field of expertise and the dental profession as a whole. He belongs to several study clubs, dental groups, associations and volunteers his time as a board member. One of the groups that Dr. Norton belongs to is the ESCAPE group [...]
Dr. Scott Norton, practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY performs an exam on every patient prior to starting a root canal. After thorough evaluation, Dr. Norton finds that some patients need treatment for a sinus infection. Did you know that sinus pressure can cause tooth pain in your upper teeth? On occasion, there is no need [...]
Dr. Scott Norton is a practicing Endodontist in Louisville, KY. Every patient that visits Dr. Norton’s office will have their blood pressure taken at the beginning of the appointment. High blood pressure is an indicator and precursor to heart disease, heart failure and stroke. High blood pressure is typically silent and can present with no [...]
It is common knowledge that we need calcium for strong bones and teeth. It’s also important to have an adequate amount of vitamins D and K2, as well as Magnesium. All of these vitamins and minerals work together to help bones and teeth grow and become strong during childhood and maintain strength during adulthood. Many [...]
