Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
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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…
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Visit Your Local Lake Ozark Dentist
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In the hustle and bustle of life, amidst our myriad commitments and responsibilities, it’s easy to overlook the importance of dental health. However, there’s no better time than now to prioritize your oral well-being by visiting Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, your local friendly dentist. Here’s why: 1. New Year, New Smile: As we…
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…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings in Lake Ozark
Categories: Dental health, Restorative Dentistry
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…
Worried About Dental Visits in Lake Ozark?
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, and embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Communicate these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Doctor Ronald…
What Is Crown Lengthening With Premier Dental & Oral Health Group?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental implant
Perfect smiles created at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at Premier Dental & Oral Health Group to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers…
The Premier Dental & Oral Health Group Guide To Veneers
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain veneers
It’s easy to see why Lake Ozark smile makeover patients and cosmetic dentists love porcelain veneers from the Premier Dental & Oral Health Group. They correct a multitude of cosmetic flaws and deliver brilliant results for my Lake Ozark area patients. If you are considering beautifying your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling in Lake Ozark
In today’s post from Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we will focus on important behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to preserve a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with…
