Oral cancer is a serious condition that can affect the floor of the mouth, cheek lining, gingiva, lips or palate. If caught early, oral cancer has a relatively high survival rate. There are two different ways of staging cancer the TNM system and the number system....
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Top 4 Causes of Gum Disease
When your gums are red, puffy, and bleed easily when brushing or flossing, you are probably suffering from gum disease. It's actually more common than you might think: thousands of adults and children across the United States have some form of gum disease. What...
Local Heroes Helping Valley Kids
Here at Sun Valley Dental we like to recognize the individuals in our community who are truly selfless and give back to their community. Here are some local heroes who bring a smile to the valley of the sun recently. Larry Fitzgerald On April 26th the Arizona...
Protecting Your Child From Oral Cancer: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy and Happy
Cancer is something that all people will likely ponder during their lifetime: Will I get cancer? What do I do now that my loved one is ill? How can I prevent it? Oral cancer is not to be taken lightly, just because it is in the mouth it doesn't mean it is any less...
Top 5 Tips for Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth might seem like a pretty easy task. But even the best brushers out there might be missing some key elements to getting the most out of their daily routine. That's why we've put together our top five tips for brushing your teeth. Enjoy! 1. Be...
5 Bad Habits Destroying Your Teeth
It doesn’t take much effort to keep your healthy smile intact, yet problems like tooth decay can arise quickly when your oral health is not properly maintained. What are the biggest factors contributing to troublesome checkups? These answers probably won’t surprise...
Arizona's Hidden Gems
Arizona is a growing state with multiple different eco-systems where the family can enjoy lots of different activities. Whether it’s hitting the mountain for a hike, camping in the wilderness, or enjoying one of our many theme parks, Arizona is filled with hidden...
Inspiring YouTube Videos to Brighten Your Day
While your teeth and mouth is a serious health priority, we also think that your smile is important too. We hunted down some of our favorite true stories of overcoming adversity and the power of love and compiled them here! Do you have a real life inspirational...
Quick Fix to Tooth Decay
So your dentist has informed you that you suffer from tooth decay and you’re looking for a fast and easy way to cure what ails you? The truth is that there is no quick fix to tooth decay. Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth form acids that eat away at the...
Sun Valley Solutions for Missing Teeth
Do you need a solution for missing teeth? Sun Valley dentists have some terrific options for you to choose from to fix those unsightly gaps in your smile. Missing teeth in your mouth is far more than just a cosmetic issue – over time it can cause some major...