When to Get Braces and Why

Why and When to Get Braces

Many people think that braces are only for teeth straightening, but this is not true. Other than aesthetics, braces have several other uses and function. Check some of the best reasons to get braces and when it’s the best time to have them installed. Why Do People Get Braces? Listed below are the most common … Read more

Why Replace Mercury Fillings?

SD Why Replace Mercury Fillings

Tooth decay is very common among both children and adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 41% of children have tooth decay in their baby teeth, while 90% of adults have tooth decay in their permanent teeth. Tooth decay, if left untreated, can lead to more severe consequences. These include … Read more

What Factors Affect a Baby’s Jaw Development?

SD What Factors Affect a Baby's Jaw Development

Did you know that our jaws have evolved to get smaller, through the ages? Scientists and anthropologists have found that our hunter-gatherer ancestor’s jaws became broader and shorter as they grew more sedentary. It is amazing to think that over the time of human development, we are still changing based upon our own shifting habits … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Using Dental Floss

SD The Pros and Cons of Using Dental Floss

Have you ever been eating your favorite food when suddenly, while chewing, some of it gets stuck in between your teeth? It feels irritating, right? All you want to do at that moment is to have it removed. What people usually do is use either their fingers, forks, or toothpick to remove it. However, these … Read more

Foods to Eat for Cavity Prevention

SD Foods to Eat for Cavity Prevention

Admit it or not, we all love eating food. It’s one of the little joys we have in life. People eat to celebrate. Some eat when their stressed while others eat when they are sad. Whatever the case may be, food always helps us relax and enjoy life. However, what we sometimes forget is that … Read more

An Overview of Cosmetic Dentistry

SD An Overview of Cosmetic Dentistry

At Sunrise Dentistry, Dr. Strietzel and his assistants strive to accomplish beautiful, high functioning, and healthy dentistry for all of our patients. When we are protecting the life of a molar with a crown, filling a cavity to meet both restorative and aesthetic goals, or helping a patient get back their smile, we want the … Read more