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,…
General dentistry
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.…
Teeth Protection for Exercise and Sports
There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Lake Ozark, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, HIIT, barre, yoga, Zumba, spin classes, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. Sports and Exercise Can Be Risky for Your Teeth At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we want our patients to be aware that many activities…
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…
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Doctor Ronald Massie of Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark repairs a tooth that has tooth decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth,…
Adult Dental Health for Lake Ozark Smiles
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Lake Ozark dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental practice, we have been treating patients of all ages since n/a. An interesting…
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…
Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Hello! Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake or clicked here on purpose, welcome! In the Premier Dental & Oral Health Group dental blog, we post informative articles about dentistry. This includes general dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments, preventative dental care, and news about our dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and…
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively impacts one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also impacts our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase…