This post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO looks at the risks posed by those ubiquitous sports drinks. Many health-conscious people drink them regularly for hydration during workouts. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body, and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks, their acidity…
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Let’s Make A Plan
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile comes down to making a…
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…
The Tea And Teeth Question
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Here’s a riddle from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including…
Bad Breath Treatment At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Do you worry that you have bad breath? At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we help our patients with this unpleasant, annoying, and potentially embarrassing condition. If you have bad breath, the first thing to do is make sure you are cleaning your teeth, gums, and tongue thoroughly. This does…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too,…
Your Dentist Does a Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we fill a lot of cavities. As important as healthy teeth are, you should remember that good dental health is directly related to your overall health. Poor dental health has been linked to various diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. Before the Procedure It begins with a…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With a few daily precautions and regular checkups at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore…
