Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? This post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark takes a look at dental X-rays. Panoramic These pictures help us see everything in one image: the total upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit. They are useful for evaluating…
Dental health
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that in the 1730s he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile…
Premier Dental & Oral Health Group In Lake Ozark Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we are committed to the dental health of all our valued patients. We emphasize the importance of healthy teeth and gums every time someone settles into one of our chairs. At every checkup, we examine you for any signs of gum disease. In its mildest…
Just Chill
If you are one of those people who gets tense just thinking about your next dental checkup, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered here at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Millions of people stress out when they have to see the dentist. Some of them would rather skip the dentist…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implant
People who lose one or more of their teeth have several replacement options. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we usually recommend dental implants, which have a number of advantages over other choices. A dental implant, if you don’t know, if a metal post (most often titanium) that is placed in…
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
When you consider its effect on your teeth, there probably isn’t a dentist in the world who would say eating candy is okay. That includes those of us at Premier Oral & Dental Health Group in Lake Ozark. To put it plainly, candy is loaded with sugar. The bacteria in your mouth uses any sugar…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
To have the best dental health, it helps if you develop a plan: a plan you stick to no matter what. Part of it should be regular checkups at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, but there’s more to it than that. Here are some things you can consider for your dental…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
There’s an old myth that says a woman will lose a tooth for every baby she has. It’s total nonsense, of course. But at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we want you to know that pregnancy can lead to certain dental issues, if you don’t take proper precautions. Increased hormones during…
Modern Dentistry In Lake Ozark With No Oxen Hooves
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
One of the important habits of good dental health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we recommend using one with fluoride. Make sure your selection has the ADA seal. This means the toothpaste has been…
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implant
A dental implant from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is a state-of-the-art restoration for one or more missing teeth. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw bone. Within a few months the post fuses with the bone, becoming a part of the body and a solid support…
