This message from Alaska Premier Dental Group is about teenage teeth and dental health. If you are the parent of a teenager, you may already have concerns about his or her well-being. As they progress toward adulthood, some make questionable choices. Some teens skip meals, and others seem to survive on ramen noodles or junk…
Dental health
Replace A Missing Tooth With A Durable Dental Implant
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, and with good reason. One implant can support an artificial tooth; multiple implants can anchor a set of dentures. Dental implants are available at Alaska Premier Dental Group. Implants are an artificial tooth root that is inserted in the…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we’ve seen this many times. Many families face irregular…
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
At Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage and Wasilla we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at parties and other gatherings. We encourage healthy living for all of our patients. Here are 3 quick tips to help you minimize candy intake at parties: Have a healthy snack before you go. You’re less likely…
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The team at Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage and Wasilla can help keep your smile healthy. Today, we’d like to discuss the common household toothbrush. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood problems, and it also affects adults. Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage and Wasilla wants to help you stay healthy and avoid cavities. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and merge with plaque and acids to erode the…
Energy Drink Warning For Anchorage Kids (And Parents!)
We’re committed to providing oral health and wellness tips. Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage and Wasilla advises our patients about healthy habits during every dental visit. We are seeing more and more adults and teens with tooth enamel erosion caused by repeated consumption of sports drinks. Most of our patients take good care of their teeth,…
These Snacks Are Just As Bad As Candy For Kids’ Teeth
Most parents know that candy is bad for teeth. Suckers, and other forms of candy are made mainly of sugar. Sugar creates acid that drills into enamel, and that small hole can become a cavity. The team at Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage and Wasilla would like to discuss kid snacks. Because sugar is bad for teeth (and…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Alaska Premier Dental Group serves all members of your family as a family dentistry practice. It’s always better to prevent a cavity than have to fill one. The goal of preventive dentistry is to maintain good oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes required. Brushing your teeth and flossing every day is…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging pathway? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a dental X-ray showing no decay, we salute you. At Alaska…
