If you are like many denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we have an alternative. The problems with dentures include slipping and gum irritation. They also tend to give people trouble eating and talking, and even contribute…
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Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped or broken tooth:Â panic, or see us at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark right away. Chipped or broken teeth are a fairly common problem. They are never to be taken lightly, but on the whole, they aren’t that serious and can be treated…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety
Categories: General dentistry, Sedation dentistry
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety and phobia. In some people it gets so severe they avoid the dentist until they have some sort of issue where the pain outweighs their fears. As we know at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, even in those cases, such patients only get through…
Sleep Apnea Is A Serious Health Threat
Categories: General dentistry, Sleep apnea
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we often see patients who have been struggling with deficient sleep for months or even years. Some of them are diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition we can treat. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” Some patients are reluctant to pursue professional treatment. This is…
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
Categories: Dental anxiety, Sedation dentistry
When any of us at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark discuss sedation dentistry with new patients, we usually encounter misconceptions. The purpose of this article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of…
Boost Your Self-Confidence With Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many of our patients at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark have experienced a boost in self-confidence after a smile upgrade via cosmetic dentistry. And frankly, nothing gives our team more satisfaction than helping patients improve their appearance with a breathtaking new smile. We can tailor a cosmetic dental treatment plan to…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental implant
Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to pull back. This, in turn, causes our facial muscles to sink in and…
