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…
General dentistry
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…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Many individuals are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we provide veneers for myriad tooth issues. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with shortcomings in…
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…
Your Mouth Sore Might Be Stomatitis
Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Lake Ozark dental patients. Inflammation Causes Stomatitis These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the…
Understanding The Facts About Stomatitis
Stomatitis is an often misunderstood oral disease that can cause mild to severe discomfort for those affected. Often, people who experience symptoms of stomatitis are not properly diagnosed, leading to mismanagement of the condition. That is why at Premier Dental, we believe it is critical to understand the facts about stomatitis, how it is caused,…
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,…