Winter is upon us and that means the cold and flu season is in full swing. While everyone knows how the cold or flu affects your body—fever, body aches, stuffed-up nose, and coughing—many people do not realize how much these illnesses affect oral health. For...
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...
Does stress affect your teeth? Yes—although you may not realize it, stress causes many side effects that can have a detrimental impact on your oral health. Chronic stress weakens your immune system, leaving you vulnerable to the infections that cause cavities and gum disease. If...
There are many different causes of tooth pain, and all of them are serious. Constant, throbbing pain could indicate an abscess or infection. Pain from pressure while chewing might be from a broken tooth, a damaged filling, or habitual teeth grinding. If you are experiencing...
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...