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,…
General dentistry
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
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
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
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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,…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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.…
