“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…
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What Is Crown Lengthening With Premier Dental & Oral Health Group?

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

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…
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?

Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
There’s No Substitute for a Toothbrush and Floss

Many dental patients wonder why, with all the breakthroughs in dentistry, we still send our Lake Ozark patients home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. At Premier Dental & Otal Health Group, we believe a great smile starts with great oral hygiene. The Most Important Tools to Keep Your Smile Healthy It’s true,…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile in Lake Ozark

Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look nice. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can dramatically transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five…
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing in Lake Ozark

Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark, we teach our patients the proper oral hygiene practices. They may pride themselves on…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?

Hello Lake Ozark! For ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle pointing the bristle tips at the gumline. The bristles of a soft toothbrush can clean the food particles…
Scared of the Dentist in Lake Ozark?

Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sleep dentistry. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group, we provide sedation to our valued patients in…