In this post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only helps maintain dental health, but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further…
Dental health
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit

Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have…
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away

Are you suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? It won’t get better until you have us take a look, at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Toothache pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Many dread seeking relief from a dentist because they…
Find A Few Minutes To Floss

One of the reasons some people don’t floss their teeth every day is that it’s hard for them to find the time. If you’ve found this to be true, the team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark reminds you how important flossing is to your dental health. Right before bedtime is…
Is Mouthwash A Must?

There are many different types of mouthwash on the market. Some tout germ-killing abilities, others emphasize fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we ask: will they meet your oral care needs? Many people…
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry

This post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark describes the ways that general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentistry, also called family dentistry, is dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth,…
Get The Royal Treatment At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group

Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues, such as: To protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or…
5 Ways To Floss Daily

If you’ve noticed that you’re too tired to floss your teeth each night, this post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is for you. We want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, since it’s an essential part of your daily dental health routine. If you’re an…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam

No matter your age, the team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark encourages you to have regular cleanings and checkups. Along with daily brushing and flossing, it’s the best way to stay on top of your dental health. Knowledge is Power Sometimes people put off their next checkup because they don’t…
Suffering From Jaw Pain?

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In this blog post we will discuss jaw pain. The jaw is a sliding hinge joint, and its full name is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ disorder (TMJ/TMD) is more common than…