Having a bright, healthy smile can be a major confidence booster. Professional teeth cleaning at Alaska Premier Dental Group is one of the most effective ways to achieve a healthy smile. Not only does it help to remove surface stains and discoloration, but it also helps to promote overall oral health. Professional teeth cleaning at…
Dental health
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Hello, welcome to the Alaska Premier Dental Group blog. Today we are going to talk about Dry Mouth, an unpleasant condition that can actually affect oral health. Reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common dilemma, especially among older adults. However, people of all ages experience the symptoms of dry mouth…
Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most people know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health dilemmas your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health care. Bad…
Tooth Cavities Are An Urgent Problem That Demands Immediate Attention In Anchorage Alaska
Tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in Anchorage Alaska. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for your oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life.…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you convey it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, determines the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we don’t do things that way.…
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%…
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage for biannual dental checkups and cleanings can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times. But you may benefit in ways you never figured out. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so common in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Though most Alaska residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until dentist Brian Kruchoski diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
You may be wondering why from time to time your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just concerned about improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your…
