Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or uncontrolled spending. (Even though many of…
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Dental Crowns At Alaska Premier Dental Group In Anchorage
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Alaska Premier Dental Group
I’m Brian Kruchoski. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Anchorage, Alaska since 1997. I have found amazing people in this community. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family We want to be the dental practice families depend on for quality…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live at a time where there is a permanent state-of-the-art replacement for missing teeth: the amazing…
Our Standard of Dental Excellence
Alaska Premier Dental Group provides “>high-quality dentistry to residents of Anchorage and the greater Wasilla area. Full-Service Dentistry in a Safe and Comfortable Environment If you are looking for a proficient and personable dentist, we invite you to consider dentist Brian Kruchoski at Alaska Premier Dental Group. We have been keeping smiles healthy and attractive since 1997.…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
I’m Brian Kruchoski DDS of Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to talk to your Wasilla dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little cosmetic…
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you decide to brighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Alaska Premier…
Fun Floss Facts
You probably believe that the critical aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. We agree. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s examine some of the most common types of…
A Ginormous Cavity?
When dentist Brian Kruchoski of Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage repairs a tooth that has cavities or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay…
