Anthony Alfonso

Here’s what happens in your mouth while you sleep

Winter is the time for hibernation, and there’s no better feeling than laying your head down at the end of a long day. But when you drift off to sleep, have you ever wondered what happens inside your mouth? How sleep affects your teeth We know that sleep is important for everything from helping usContinue reading “Here’s what happens in your mouth while you sleep”

Why is it important to visit your dentist regularly?

Visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and dental hygiene can help prevent many dental problems as well as to help you maintain good general oral health. Don’t wait until you have toothache before you call your dentist. 1. Prevent gum disease Gum disease is one of the main causes of adult tooth loss. If diagnosedContinue reading “Why is it important to visit your dentist regularly?”

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Tooth Fairy!

At Sunrise Dentistry we’re good friends with the Tooth Fairy, so this Tooth Fairy Day, we thought we’d share a few insights into this most elusive of characters! Who is the Tooth Fairy and where does she come from? The Tooth Fairy is perhaps one of many children’s earliest introductions to magic. When those baby teethContinue reading “Everything you ever wanted to know about the Tooth Fairy!”

Missing Teeth? Now What?

Many years ago there were not many options to replace missing teeth. George Washington was plagued with dental issues most of his life. If you Google ‘George Washington wooden teeth’ you will see all kinds of stories and even pictures of the dentures that George Washington wore (you can actually view the only known setContinue reading “Missing Teeth? Now What?”

Orthodontic Emergencies: Some Home Hacks

When on the path to getting a beautiful smile, we do our best to make sure you have a painless journey. However, you may experience some inevitable minor glitches on the way. The good news is this is probably temporary. We would otherwise advise you to visit us but in these unprecedented COVID times, weContinue reading “Orthodontic Emergencies: Some Home Hacks”

SNORING: WHY YOU DO IT AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR ORAL HEALTH

Few things are as satisfying as a good, relaxing night’s sleep. Alternatively, few things can set your day off to a terrible start like waking from a night of restless, interrupted snoozing that’s left you tired and irritable. Occasional sleep loss will throw you off balance for the day, but routinely poor or inadequate sleepContinue reading “SNORING: WHY YOU DO IT AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR ORAL HEALTH”

COULD YOUR CHILD HAVE CELIAC DISEASE? 3 ORAL HEALTH SIGNS TO LOOK FOR

If you or a loved one suffers from Celiac disease, then you know that this health issue is more than just avoiding bread! This immune-mediated disease of the small intestine makes patients completely intolerant to gluten. It can crop up at any point in one’s life after solid foods are introduced, and it impacts aroundContinue reading “COULD YOUR CHILD HAVE CELIAC DISEASE? 3 ORAL HEALTH SIGNS TO LOOK FOR”

Should they stay or should they go?

4 ways to know if your wisdom teeth should come out Many teenagers and young adults will be getting their wisdom teeth out this summer and during Christmas vacations. But is it totally necessary to have them removed? Here are four things we look for with you to help you decide. Is there enough roomContinue reading “Should they stay or should they go?”

Tooth Decay: The Cause and Prevention

Last week I asked the hygienist what was the most common question patients ask her. She paused a moment to think about it and then said, “Do I have any cavities?” And that brings us to cavities. What causes them? How do we find them? How do we fix them? How can we prevent cavitiesContinue reading “Tooth Decay: The Cause and Prevention”

FLOSSING AND TOOTHBRUSHING TIPS: THE IDEAL TECHNIQUES

We know, we know. You’ve been brushing your teeth your entire life, and you can do it with your eyes closed, literally. But it’s time to wake up and ask yourself, “Have I been flossing and brushing correctly?” Or is there are a better way? Following are a few flossing and toothbrushing tips you may wantContinue reading “FLOSSING AND TOOTHBRUSHING TIPS: THE IDEAL TECHNIQUES”