A beautiful smile is one of the most important things that we can possess. It can give us so much self-confidence and help us to forge new relationships. However, what if you’re feeling self-conscious about your gummy smile? When your teeth appear too small and your gums too large, it can be a real confidence…
Dental health
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. Premier Dental & Oral Health Group wants to deliver some straightforward tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just cleaning the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has settled into tartar,…
Top 5 Dos and Dont’s of Oral Hygiene
Good oral hygiene is crucial for maintaining healthy teeth, gums, and overall well-being. To achieve this, it’s important to adopt healthy habits and avoid certain practices that can harm your oral health. In this blog, we will discuss the top 5 dos and don’ts of oral hygiene to help you establish a solid oral care…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as important as your teeth. Some prescription meds can increase your risk of tooth decay. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
As human beings, we all know we have teeth and recognize their importance in our daily lives. But how much do we really know about these incredibly complex and fascinating parts of our anatomy? In this blog post, we’ll explore 15 things you didn’t know about teeth, brought to you by the Premier Dental Group.…
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry is an investment in you. And it pays off every single…
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on Doctor Massie’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the dilemma and there are ways to make it right. Painful chewing can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.” I’m Doctor Massie with Premier Dental & Oral Health Group. I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some facts about bad breath. Brushing just the teeth may not remove particles of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and…
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark and doctor Ronald Massie are committed to helping patients throughout the Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, and Lake of the Ozarks neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and…
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say
When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, it’s natural to want to experience dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say regarding common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. Talk to Doctor Massie Before You Whiten Your Teeth The ADA advises patients to meet…