Who would say no to a more pleasing smile? At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we think the answer is no one. With all of the cosmetic dentistry procedures available in modern dentistry, most people can get the smile they want. Here is a quick rundown of some of the most…
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What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Wisdom teeth
This blog post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is about wisdom teeth, and why some require removal. Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, our patients often ask if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before answering that, let’s take a look at xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark but is also found…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This blog post from the team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is for smiles that are overdue for a cleaning and exam. During dental cleanings, our hygienists remove the plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. Plaque and tartar are the main cause of tooth decay. By scaling and planing,…
Three Reasons Not to Skip a Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do.” At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we understand that. It gets busy for us, too! But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important…
Less Is More In Dentistry
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
There are new developments in dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved…
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we focus on diet and oral health. Did you know that small changes to your diet can improve your oral health? Most people are aware that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people…
Replace A Missing Tooth With A Durable Dental Implant
Categories: Dental health, Dental implant
Not so long ago, the only option for anyone who lost a tooth was a dental bridge. That is no longer true, and at Premier Dental and Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we offer dental implants, one of the most significant developments in the history of dentistry. A dental implant is a titanium post…
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, affordable, non-invasive, and a popular procedure at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Though some patients experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no tooth whitening pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already…
Persistent Dry Mouth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Many people experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations, or when they are under stress. Occasional dry mouth is usually not a serious issue. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to acute health problems. If this bothers you, tell us about it at Premier Dental…
