Do you have a young child? Why are dental sealants from Alaska Premier Dental Group important for kids’ oral health? Children without sealants have almost three times more decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) Sealants may be covered by your Alaska dental insurance plan. For parents without dental insurance, sealants are worth…
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3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal
This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group is about root canal procedures. Root canals are often feared, but they allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. As the saying goes, knowledge is power. It can help when you understand what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At…
Anchorage Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many people are interested in having a smile like the stars. With cosmetic dentistry from Alaska Premier Dental Group, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. The effects of a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover may be subtle, or they may be quite dramatic. We can…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some vital news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is connected to heart disease. Fortunately, this condition is treatable at Alaska Premier Dental Group. Common warning signs include: Gums that bleed often…
The Final Step For A Tooth Implant: A Beautiful Crown
When you receive a dental implant from Alaska Premier Dental Group, a crown is the final component. Let’s discuss the complex process required to create a dental crown. Dental crowns can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), resins, or varying combinations of these. Modern porcelain crowns are an engineering wonder. They make reconstructive and cosmetic…
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we provide our patients with cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office. Maintaining…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Alaska Premier Dental Group. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food debris builds…
Helping Teeth Survive Adolescence
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…
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…
