Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a stealthy adversary that can creep into our mouths with little warning. For some individuals, the risk of developing gum disease is significantly higher due to various factors. Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, located near Lake Ozark, is dedicated to shedding light on the importance of…
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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…
Adult Dental Health for Lake Ozark Smiles
Categories: General dentistry, Gum disease
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…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Categories: Gum disease, Oral Health
Though most Missouri residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until doctor Ronald Massie diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment…
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…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them in good shape we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
There’s an old myth that says a woman will lose a tooth for every baby she has. It’s total nonsense, of course. But at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we want you to know that pregnancy can lead to certain dental issues, if you don’t take proper precautions. Increased hormones during…
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine?We’re asked about this from time to time at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. The answer is an unequivocal “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. The team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark is using this blog post to explain why it is so important. Regular brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay and gum disease. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes…
