Hello, I’m Dr. Ronald Massie. At my Lake Ozark practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Lake Ozark men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can…
General dentistry
Modern Dental Technology Makes Treatment Less Scary

Many residents are afraid to go to the dentist. We at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO understand the fear. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control.…
Go Back In Time

So you’ve lost some teeth and hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, you can! A dental implant is a titanium post inserted…
Peace Of Mind at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are some ways we…
Dental Health: Don’t Leave The Party Early!

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we are busy ringing in the New Year, same as you. But we decided to take a break in order to remind any patients, potential or recurring, to brush, floss, and watch what they eat during these holidays. As much as we despise being…
Holidays Bring Health Hazards

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your…
The Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

Here is a statistic that should make everyone sit up and take notice: nearly half of all Americans over the age of thirty have some form of gum disease. That works out to about sixty-five million people. Gum disease treatment is available at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. Gum disease…
How Dental Assistants Ensure Quality Dental Care

Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right…
Flossing For Health And Happiness

Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, its value has been proven time and time again. Flossing is your chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind…
The Dangers Of Oral Infections

It happens to most people at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore on the gums doesn’t heal up. An injured tooth darkens. A pain develops in your lower sinus area. These are all symptoms we see and treat often at Premier…