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,…
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Not Happy With Your Dentist?
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
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…
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…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
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…
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…
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes…
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
One of our most important roles at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is to help our patients maintain the best possible dental health. Regular cleanings and checkups are essential. Some of our patients have problems with mouth sores, which is the topic of this message. If you have a mouth…
