Many patients feel worried when they notice bleeding gums, swelling, or bad breath. These signs can raise concern about gum health and long-term tooth safety. At Sunrise Dental, patients often ask about the difference between gingivitis vs periodontitis, and what these conditions mean for their...
What does a toothache mean? Tooth pain always means you should see your dentist as soon as possible! Toothaches are not normal, and usually indicate a serious problem. If you are suffering tooth pain, don’t delay. At Sunrise Dental in Peoria, we always do our...
Sometimes pulling a tooth is the only option. Disease, decay, or trauma can necessitate an extraction. At Sunrise Dental in Peoria, Arizona, we specialize in gentle dentistry. We do everything we can to make tooth extractions as painless and easy for our patients as possible....
Dry socket is an emergency dental condition that can sometimes occur following a tooth extraction. The cause of dry socket is usually loss of the blood clot that closes the wound. Symptoms of dry socket are severe shooting pains at the extraction site, one to three...