In today’s message we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the proper solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the…
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Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Let’s discuss what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. An implant procedure goes like this: Before the Procedure We begin with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from numerous angles. It’s important…
5 Reasons to Schedule a Dental Cleaning Today
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as harmful. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Many of the patients who visit Alaska Premier Dental Group have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want to improve your smile and…
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and happiness. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved,…
Why Look For The Seal?
When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a straightforward way to make sensible choices for the products you need to keep your mouth clean, healthy, and free of tooth…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging,…
What is Growing In Your Mouth?
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any Anchorage mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Anchorage resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch…
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?
You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s review other oral problems connected to COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A group of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
