The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that…
General dentistry
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?

In this blog post from the Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we are going to talk about dry mouth, an unpleasant condition that can influence your oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older adults. However, people of all ages experience…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless

Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and the team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the misconception that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type – spit…
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?

If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is here for you. Millions of Americans cope with sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues – biting or chewing…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine

The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Premier Dental and Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t…
We Take The Trauma Out Of Dental Trauma

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we encounter many nervous dental patients. ‘Nervous’ is an understatement in some cases—especially patients who are having a dental emergency. Patients who come in with a tooth injury are already experiencing pain. If they have dental anxiety or dental phobia in addition to the injury,…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?

This blog post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are important because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. We…
Rather Have A Root Canal?

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we perform root canal therapy for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many patients, the procedure is…
Have Your Dessert!

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we know that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats. Eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. Saliva is necessary to neutralize acids…
Our Top Priority At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group

At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, our passion is helping patients achieve and maintain healthy and beautiful smiles. When you settle into our chair, in our examination room, your dental health is our top priority. Because everyone has unique dental needs, we develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses each patient’s…