For many people, just the thought of visiting the dentist can cause anxiety. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we understand that dental anxiety, oversensitivity, and general discomfort are common challenges. That’s why Dr. Ron Massie and his team in Lake Ozark and Osage Beach offer sedation dentistry to make your dental visits more…
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Worried About Dental Visits in Lake Ozark?

“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, and embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Communicate these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Doctor Ronald…
Scared of the Dentist in Lake Ozark?

Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sleep dentistry. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we provide sedation to our valued patients in…
Patient Education Is A Priority At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our patients understand all…
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…
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!

There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively impacts one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also impacts our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase…
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable

To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. doctor Massie knows this, and that is why the dental team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a calm environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures…
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary

Many residents are afraid to go to the dentist. We at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO understand the fear. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control.…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too,…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called…