5 Times A Dental Crown Can Help You
When most of us think of crowns, we think of royalty. This can be an actual monarch, like Queen Elizabeth, or it can be an informal tradition, like prom kings and queens that many high schools select...
View ArticleHow To Build A Bridge Back To Your Smile
What does it take to build a quality bridge? First, we would agree that we need a gap or a space to be spanned. Second, we need suitable materials that can stand up to the daily load that the bridge...
View ArticleShould You Remove A Tooth Or Get A Root Canal?
Your tooth hurts. You’ve known that it has been hurting for, well, for longer than you care to say. In that time, the pain has gotten worse and worse until you are at the point where you just can’t...
View ArticleWhere Will You Find Your New Family Dentist?
The Smith family* is looking for a new family dentist. They recently moved to the area. Mrs. Smith grew up here, but her old dentist retired years ago. Like many families, they want their children’s...
View ArticleCould You Have Sleep Apnea? [quiz]
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that disrupts your ability to get a good night’s sleep. It also can disrupt your spouse or partner and leave both of you dealing with sleep deprivation. Take today’s...
View ArticleDon’t Let Headaches Interfere With Your Life
Imagine a small home on the outskirts of Durham, NC. It’s Saturday morning. Children are playing in the backyard. Dad is in the garage working on something. He’s always got some do-it-yourself home...
View ArticleCosmetic Dentistry Changes More Than Smiles
Picture a young woman away at college. She is self-conscious about her smile because her teeth are crooked. This sparks an interest in dentistry and dental care, and she goes on to become a dental...
View ArticleA Tooth Replacement Fit For A Queen And You, Too
Once upon a time, a queen was playing with her children, when she fell and one of her teeth was knocked out. “This won’t do,” she thought. “The ball is coming up … and there will be so many pictures...
View ArticleSedation Dentistry Can Ease Your Anxiety
You wake up from your nap, and you think that today has been a pretty good day. You visited Sunrise Dental for your treatment, and now you are home resting. You may even go see that movie you’ve been...
View ArticleHigh Tech For High-Quality Dental Care
Imagine what would happen if you could transport someone from 1916 to today. What would they think of all the technological advances we have made? Could they understand everything that a smartphone can...
View ArticleCould Porcelain Veneers Revive Your Smile?
“1, 2, 3 … Say cheese.” How many times has someone asked you to smile for a picture? Do you flash your pearly whites, or do you keep your lips pressed together so no one will see your teeth? At Sunrise...
View ArticleAre You At Risk Of Periodontal Disease?
There is a good chance that someone you know has gum disease right now. It might be you. According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of American adults have some form...
View ArticleYour Guide To Root Canals [graphic]
In spite of what you may have heard, root canal treatments can be done comfortably and painlessly. Your infected tooth may be causing pain, but a root canal treatment at any of our four Sunrise Dental...
View ArticleIs It Safe To Whiten Your Teeth?
Teeth whitening is one of the most frequently requested procedures in cosmetic dentistry. And thanks to the many over-the-counter whitening products that are available, many people have tried whitening...
View ArticleIt May Be Time To Remove Your Wisdom Teeth
Most of the time dentists want patients to keep their teeth in place. There is one big exception to this guideline, however. More often than not, it’s a good idea to have your wisdom teeth removed ....
View ArticleAre You At Risk Of Sleep Apnea?
If you are reading this, you may be concerned that you or someone you love has sleep apnea. You may have noticed the symptoms of sleep apnea already. These include loud snoring, irritability,...
View ArticleA Better Filling For A Great Smile
If you had a car accident five years ago, would you put a sign on top of your car to let everyone know about it? If you fell and broke your arm three years ago, would you wear a button that read, “Ask...
View ArticleFive Simple Steps To Your New Smile
How would you like to see into the future? OK, we can’t quite do that, but we can give you an idea what your future smile could look like if you visit one of our dentist offices in Durham, Raleigh,...
View ArticleReasons To Smile Quiz
Sunrise Dental is a comprehensive dental practice. Our services include preventive and restorative dentistry, but today we will be testing your knowledge of the cosmetic services that we offer. If you...
View ArticleGet Your Smile Ready To Return To School
It may be hard to believe, but schools will be back in session before you know it. As you are doing your back-to-school shopping, it’s a good time to bring your children to the nearest Sunrise Dental...
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