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Affordable Dentistry in Lake Ozark

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is…

Preventing Tooth Decay

Preventing Tooth Decay in Missouri

Tooth decay remains the most important issue in dental health, and it affects people of all ages. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we are committed to preventing tooth decay in our patients. It can be an uphill battle sometimes. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. It merges with plaque and…

Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?

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In this article from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we wonder: are you getting enough Vitamin D in your diet? It’s really important for your teeth, because Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Most of the body’s calcium is in the teeth and bones. By getting sufficient amounts of Vitamin…

3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup

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Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you need to do. At Premier Dental and Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we understand that. (Life gets busy for us, too!) But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less…

When It’s Better Not To Brush

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This message from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is about tooth enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use, and from the assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth…