Dental injuries can happen suddenly, whether from a hard bite into food, an accident, or grinding teeth. However, determining if the damage to your tooth is a simple chip or a more serious fracture can be confusing. Understanding the symptoms and differences is essential to...
As hard as teeth may be, sometimes they lose their strength. For example, a mouth injury can damage teeth, causing cracks or breaks. Or certain oral diseases can weaken teeth, leaving them vulnerable to injury. When these things occur, the doctors at Sunrise Dental can...
Many people don’t realize that crunching ice cubes is bad for their teeth! Because it’s so hard, chewing on ice can chip your teeth, erode your enamel, and damage your gums. At Sunrise Dental, we’ve seen ice cause some serious damage! If you have a...
Bruxism, a condition in which you unconsciously grind or gnash your teeth and clench your jaw, can cause serious dental damage. However, most people with bruxism are completely unaware of the problem until they visit their dentist. Wearing a teeth grinding guard at night can...
Should you chip your tooth when playing sports or chewing on a hard food item, it is important that you give our office a call. You may not believe that a chip is a big deal, but if your tooth isn't examined and treated, other...