Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but the dentist at Alaska Premier Dental Group reminds you it is non-renewable. That means it is really important to not neglect or abuse your teeth. Proper oral hygiene is the first step in protecting your enamel. Even though every drug store carries hard…
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Bad Breath Is No Fun
This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group is for anyone who has an oral piercing or is considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you probably expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are correct. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they accommodate can lead to…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
This post from the dentists at Alaska Premier Dental Group is for new parents, or for anyone planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group is about wisdom teeth, and issues associated with them. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are the molars that are furthest back in the mouth. They are the last teeth to come in for most people, which usually happens in the late teens or…
Why Visit The Dentist?
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, many of our regular patients tell us that they went through a long period where going to the dentist was at the top of their to-do lists. Then something changed, and they now consider seeing us for a checkup twice a year is a fundamental part of their personal health…
Get On Top of Your To-Do List
Is it time to get your life back in order? Maybe you’ve let certain things slide: things like refilling a prescription, changing your furnace filter, getting your oil changed – or making a dentist appointment with Alaska Premier Dental Group. If you’ve been pushing dental work onto the back burner, maybe it’s time to just…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
In this post from Alaska Premier Dental Group, we take a look at mouth sores. They’re irritating and can hurt, but they happen. When our patients say they’ve got mouth sores, we advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
At Alaska Premier Dental Group we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you avoid the dentist because you don’t think you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more compelling reason. Lung and breast cancer get a lot of public attention. There is relatively…
Change Your Life In 4 Steps
Healthy teeth that work as nature intended are indispensable for a high quality of life and overall health. Dentures are a good option for those who have lost their teeth, but implant-supported dentures from Alaska Premier Dental Group take them to the next level. Your mouth performs numerous basic functions, each of which can be…
