Alcoholic beverages like wine and beer are a normal part of festivities and special events. Whether it’s a New Year’s champagne toast, a wedding anniversary with wine, or a Super Bowl party with beer, there are many people who occasionally indulge in an adult beverage....
Everyone knows that daily brushing and flossing are vital for keeping your mouth healthy. But what about mouthwash? Should an oral rinse play a part in your oral care routine? And what’s the best mouthwash for keeping gums and teeth healthy? Here is some advice...
At Sunrise Dental, whenever we fit a patient with custom aligners for the first time, we always offer advice on proper care and Invisalign best practices. Good oral hygiene is more important than ever when you’re aligning your teeth. Knowing how to brush your teeth...
There are many “firsts” that parents take their children through during the early years of their lives. One of those milestones is your child’s first dental visit. The way their baby teeth grow in will affect your child’s nutritional intake and speech development, so early...
Here at Sunrise Dental, we always stress the importance of good oral health, because of how it affects your overall health. For example, did you know that there’s a direct link between dental health and heart disease? If you’re wondering how your oral health could...
Of all the teeth in your mouth, your wisdom teeth can be the most troublesome. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located all the way in the back of your mouth. If your wisdom teeth become decayed or impacted, or crowd your other...
Millions of people—including many of our patients at Sunrise Dental—have successfully used Invisalign aligners to straighten their smiles. However, over the past few years, competing companies have emerged that offer aligners through the mail. They claim that their aligners can straighten your teeth at home,...
The holiday season is right around the corner! With the holidays come lots of social engagements that include eating and drinking, like holiday parties, brunches with friends, and family dinners. While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in your favorite holiday treats, some of them can...
Toothbrushes have come a long way since their invention in 1780. Nowadays, you can find toothbrushes in all sizes and shapes, all colors of the rainbow, and manual or electric. With so many choices, it’s hard to know what kind of toothbrush is best. The...
We know there are a lot of people out there who are afraid of the dentist. Maybe they had a bad experience in the past, or maybe the sound of the drill makes them anxious. Or perhaps they don’t fully understand the treatments or procedures...