Your Guide to a Healthy Smile: Learn About Dental Care & Oral Hygiene

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Fluoride Use in Adolescents
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Aging and Dental Health
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Sunrise Dentist PA will tell you that keeping Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
What Is A Periodontist And What Do They Do?
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.

Gum disease, known as a periodontal disease when in its advanced stage, is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. A periodontist is also a dentist, but they Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
My gums are shrinking!
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Sunrise Dentist PA we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more
Mamelons
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Make Your Smile Dazzling For Your Wedding!
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read more
Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, Read more
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more