If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! But if you fear the dentist you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we know this is a bad idea. The connection between your dental…
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Keep Your Teeth Healthy For The Holidays!

Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we encourage you to keep up your dental health routine, even when you’re having the most fun! If you’re not careful,…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar

Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and…
Is Tooth Decay Contagious?

This post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is about dental health and† tooth decay. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types, but most don’t cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar…
5 Cavity Basics

Preventing tooth decay is one of the main reasons people come to us, at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. In this blog post, we’ll describe five things you should know about cavities. Cavities mean tooth decay. They happen when certain bacteria produce acids that destroy a tooth’s hard surface, called…
Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing

Today’s post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is for patients who are trying to make flossing a habit. Here are five flossing steps, so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time. Thumb to Chest Reminder: Point your thumb at your chest to remind yourself that…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure

Nervous about an upcoming procedure? At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, our team has compiled 6 ways for you to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big day. Remember that your team is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Our dental assistants, hygienists, and receptionists…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth

Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes time to do it right, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore

This message from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist

This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay: This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines…