Maintaining healthy teeth involves more than just brushing and flossing; sometimes, dental issues require expert care to save a tooth and protect your smile. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, MO, root canal treatments are performed with precision and compassion by Dr. Ron Massie, whose years of training and experience ensure…
Restorative Dentistry
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore

Have you lost your teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a jack-o-lantern smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were five.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining,…
Bridging The Gap in Lake Ozark

Hello Lake Ozark smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise attractive teeth? Let Premier Dental & Oral Health Group fill the gap for you and help you get your beautiful smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect solution for your missing tooth and help you chew and…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have loosened or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Premier Dental & Oral Health Group provides fast restorative services. Here is what to do if your crown comes off.…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?

Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the expense to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?

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…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings in Lake Ozark

Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many men and women, you started developing tooth decay…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental procedure at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group. When my patients ask me about tooth restoration, I oftentimes tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing

After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as decay, gingivitis (gum…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)

Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…