3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly

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Are you an avid flosser? Many of us once in a while skip this needed habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they truly never floss. Skipping the dedicated flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and lead…

Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?

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If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group counsels you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of…

Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile

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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…

Go Back In Time

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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…

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…