Best in Western Washington 2010

I want to thank all of you who voted for my practice in the KING5 Best in Western Washington contest. And, I am so happy to have been voted The Best in Western Washington for the second straight year.

I am so happy to receive this award for a second time. With the recognition we received last year, many patients heard about us and our work with migraine and TMJ pain sufferers. It is my sincere hope that we reach more of those people this year.

I am fairly sure that offering advanced dental services such as Neuromuscular Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry is one of the reasons my practice was recognized for this awards. I think another reason we have won this honor twice now is how we treat people at our practice,” Dr. Norman said. “We see our patients as guests and we do everything we can to make sure they have a comfortable and serene experience when they see us for treatment. I think that makes a difference in patient care.

Thanks again for your support. I look forward to seeing you soon and helping you maintain excellent dental health.

Amy Norman, DDS, PS

If you have an FSA

If you who have a Flexible Spending Account for your health insurance and are running out of time to spend your annual healthcare budget, here is something to consider. Why not replace those old black fillings now?

You are being presented with an opportunity to take care of an unhealthy condition many people simply ignore. Black or silver fillings are called amalgam fillings and contain metals that are toxic to the body. Over time, mercury from those fillings can leech into your system. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to replace amalgam fillings with white resin fillings or tooth colored inlays.

White fillings and inlays are more biocompatible and provide long-term support for a tooth. In addition, they blend in with your teeth so you do not have the look of dark fillings. Unlike amalgams which crack and weaken teeth, composite resin and porcelain reinforce the remaining tooth structure making in more resistant to fracture. This increases the likelihood that your teeth will last your whole life. Both aesthetically and from a health and wellness point off view, these more modern options are superior.

So, if you have a balance you must use in your FSA, please contact us today about getting those amalgam fillings replaced by the end of the year.