Daily brushing and flossing are essential habits if you want to prevent oral health issues like gum disease and cavities. However, if you have sensitive teeth, you might not floss or brush as often as you should. A toothpaste for sensitive teeth can help! The friendly...
Did you know that if your parents have had a lot of dental issues, you might as well? Some dental health issues can be inherited, and genetic disposition can complicate problems like periodontal disease, cavities, and tooth decay. The friendly dentists at Sunrise Dental in Peoria...
Certain medical conditions like hepatitis can increase your risk for oral infections and other oral health issues. At Sunrise Dental, part of our comprehensive dental exam involves reviewing your medical history. If you suffer from hepatitis, we can customize your dental treatment to minimize your...
Because your mouth is connected to your throat, getting strep throat can have an impact on your teeth and gums. However, the health of your teeth and gums can also increase your chances of getting oral infections. The friendly dentists at Sunrise Dental can help...
Because it can cause mouth sores and affect saliva production and swallowing, chemotherapy has a direct impact on oral health. With cancer, it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact symptoms that each patient will encounter. However, dental hygiene is very important during all stages...
Exercise is known to help body function, but how does it affect your teeth? How you manage your fitness routine can affect how you care for your teeth. While exercise is great for your health, you also need to keep up with your oral health...
At Sunrise Dental, we treat all of our patients equally, regardless of gender and gender identity. However, there can be differences between men’s dental health and women’s dental health, depending on the individual patient. Your gender could influence your daily habits and your overall health,...
Those with Alzheimer’s Disease will come to forget to perform their usual ritualistic activities, or just no longer see the purpose in them. This includes keeping up with their dental hygiene. Because Alzheimer’s occurs steadily, there are preventative measures and techniques that will make a...
At Sunrise Dental, we’ve observed a link between myasthenia gravis and dental health. Because it is a weakening condition, it can cause dental complications and make dental procedures more difficult to perform. If you suffer from myasthenia gravis, discuss your condition with your doctor as...
The short answer is: it can without the proper oral care regimen in place. Pregnancy changes bodies in many different ways and your teeth are no exception. At Sunrise Dental, we are very familiar with the connection between pregnancy and dental health. Ligaments and bones...