Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile or are embarrassed by the condition of…
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How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Heredity 2. Which of the following are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that seem to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d. Swollen gums 3.…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help shield your smile from cavities? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be helpful in removing bits of food from the…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday problems cause some men and women to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or exacerbate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym…
Looking for a Long-Term Tooth Whitening Solution?
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a tooth whitening system without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a dull smile. Porcelain veneers can perfect your teeth and create a breathtaking smile that will delight you for years to come. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers are thin…
Alaska Premier Dental Group Treats Canker Sores, Lesions, And Fever Blisters
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, one of the most common complaints we hear from Anchorage dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious,…
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Hello friends of Alaska Premier Dental Group! In today’s post, we will talk about jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain healthy and dense, your jaw bone needs to be continuously stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4%…
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Anchorage residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then Alaska Premier Dental Group can help you achieve that remarkable smile you deserve. Today we want to share some tips…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay…
