At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary…
Dental health
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some moms and dads in the Wasilla area bring their children to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we’re ready to treat patients of any age. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have…
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited Alaska Premier Dental Group, you’ve probably heard the guidance to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. Dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s…
Modern Dentistry In Anchorage With No Oxen Hooves
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we have been providing excellent dental care for patients in Alaska since 1997. One of the vital habits for maintaining good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. With a wide variety of toothpaste available, we recommend using one with fluoride and ensuring it has the ADA…
Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we’re here when you have a dental emergency. A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait…
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit careless about smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In today’s article, Alaska Premier Dental Group‘s goal is for you to assess where you stand and consider whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and…
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also typically called TMJ because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not correct.…
Mouthwash Facts In Anchorage
Hi, I am Dentist Brian Kruchoski. Thanks for visiting my Alaska Premier Dental Group blog. In today’s post, I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many Alaska residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with thorough tooth brushing and flossing.…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Brian Kruchoski of Alaska Premier Dental Group. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My professional team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Anchorage area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for a…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Do you struggle to deal with visiting the dentist? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we understand. Here are 5 tips for dealing with dental anxiety. Talk to your dentist There’s something about having knowledge on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-assured handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry…
