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…
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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…
What Is Laser Dentistry?
This post is about state-of-the-art laser dentistry, available at Alaska Premier Dental Group. The word “LASER” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine.…
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a sensational smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from Alaska Premier Dental Group, we present a quick refresher course on vital lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this blog post from Alaska Premier Dental Group, we are going to discuss the complexity and importance of your saliva. You may be inclined to think of this as a yucky substance, but in reality it’s a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also aids in digestion of your…
