These days Lake Ozark residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here at…
Dental health
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth correctly or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify in Lake Ozark
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Lake Ozark area, but many patients don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Premier Dental & Oral Health Group dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy…
Suspect a Bite Problem in Lake Ozark
Hello! I’m Ronald Massie, DDS, of Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but,…
To Chew Or Not To Chew in Lake Ozark
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it help protect your smile from tooth decay? It depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can help remove bits of food from the surface of teeth,…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health in Lake Ozark
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Premier Dental & Oral Health Group post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Lake Ozark teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we see decay and…
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…
5 Reasons to Schedule a Dental Cleaning Today
While visiting the dentist may not be every Lake Ozark resident’s favorite activity, regular visits will save you money in the long run. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we strive to make the process seamless. 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it is…
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
A cosmetic dental consultation is informative and enjoyable. You’ll have the opportunity to describe your goals and expectations. We Look Forward to Meeting You If this is your first visit to Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, you’ll discover whether you feel comfortable with doctor Massie and other members of the treatment team. Successful cosmetic…
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Missouri dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when Lake Ozark blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to…
