What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? A cholesterol test that shows your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile free of cavities, Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO salutes you.…
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How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Check-ups at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO include a screening for oral cancer. Why? We want to make sure that our patients maintain their oral AND overall health. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. The condition is about as serious as it gets.…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It’s a progressive condition, and is easily treatable in its earliest stages. In this article from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we have put together a list of the four main stages of gum disease, in order to keep…
Do You Eat a Smile-Healthy Diet?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary for preventing cavities and…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Remember when being a five-year-old with a few missing teeth charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts:…
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
When people get mouth sores, one of the things they can do while waiting for it to heal is evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. Here are some tips from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO that can help minimize the discomfort of eating and help to increase the…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Dental crowns from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO are a versatile restoration. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or been damaged. It is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, a crown is the final step. Dental Crown Materials Dental…
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark MO, we improve smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day. From the questions that some patients ask, though, it seems there are some myths about what cosmetic dentistry can and cannot do. So we’re using this blog post to clear up a few of them. Myth #1:…
