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…
Oral Health
The Good, Better and Best for Dental Health in Lake Ozark
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become somewhat neglectful about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s message, our goal is for you to assess where you stand and think about whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and support your quality…
Why Quarterly Dental Checkups Are Essential in Lake Ozark, Missouri
While the standard recommendation is often twice a year at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, there are compelling reasons why more frequent dental visits, specifically every quarter, can significantly benefit your oral health. Let’s delve into the top ten reasons: Early Detection of Issues: Regular checkups allow your dentist to spot potential problems like…
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Dentists know that a mouth examination can reveal problems in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, dentists often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, bleeding gums,…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Categories: Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing in Lake Ozark
Categories: Dental health, Oral Health
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we teach our patients the proper oral hygiene practices. They may pride themselves on…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Hello Lake Ozark! For ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle pointing the bristle tips at the gumline. The bristles of a soft toothbrush can clean the food particles…
To Chew Or Not To Chew in Lake Ozark
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,…
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…
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…
