Many Lake Ozark cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A…
Cosmetic Dentistry
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day

You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry is an investment in you. And it pays off every single…
Don’t Bite The Dentist!

Bite down hard, but not on Doctor Massie’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the dilemma and there are ways to make it right. Painful chewing can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those…
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush

Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark and doctor Ronald Massie are committed to helping patients throughout the Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, and Lake of the Ozarks neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and…
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say

When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, it’s natural to want to experience dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say regarding common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. Talk to Doctor Massie Before You Whiten Your Teeth The ADA advises patients to meet…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)

Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
Remake Your Smile With Bonding And Shaping

Hello, Lake Ozark friends of Premier Dental & Oral Health Group! When you think about getting into shape, your teeth are probably not the first body parts that come to mind. But your Lake Ozark dentist may be able to improve your smile with bonding and enamel shaping, and you won’t even have to join…
Keeping You Comfortable

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are dedicated to…
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?

A beautiful smile can light up a whole room. And since a smile is one of the very first things that other people notice, it can serve you well in any social setting. If you’re teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in…
Lighten Up!

Most adults have watched as their smiles have grown dull with time, and would love to have a brighter, whiter smile. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, brightening smiles has never been easier. You might think that a teeth whitening product from the store is the quickest way to whiter…