Dental health

Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right…

Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, its value has been proven time and time again. Flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind…

It happens to most people at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain develops in your lower sinus area. These are all symptoms we see and treat often at Premier…

Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we encourage you to keep up your dental health routine, even when you’re having the most fun! If you’re not careful,…

Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and…

This post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is about dental health and† tooth decay. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types, but most don’t cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar…

Preventing tooth decay is one of the main reasons people come to us, at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. In this blog post, we’ll describe five things you should know about cavities. Cavities mean tooth decay. They happen when certain bacteria produce acids that destroy a tooth’s hard surface, called…

Today’s post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is for patients who are trying to make flossing a habit. Here are five flossing steps, so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time. Thumb to Chest Reminder: Point your thumb at your chest to remind yourself that…

Nervous about an upcoming procedure? At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, our team has compiled 6 ways for you to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big day. Remember that your team is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Our dental assistants, hygienists, and receptionists…

Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes time to do it right, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is…