More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of people without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your…
Dental Implants
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s message we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the proper solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Let’s discuss what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. An implant procedure goes like this: Before the Procedure We begin with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from numerous angles. It’s important…
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and happiness. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved,…
What is Growing In Your Mouth?
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any Anchorage mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Anchorage resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
dentist Brian Kruchoski is an experienced dentist here in Anchorage. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we enjoy helping patients have optimum oral health. Today’s article focuses on something mouth-related that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth but also…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a remarkable smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Anchorage, Alaska looking for a smile makeover and need general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Alaska…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of tooth decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated tooth decay3 10% of adults 65…
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Wasilla area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike standard removable dentures, total mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about dental…
Dental Implants Don’t Require Several Visits
Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Alaska Premier Dental Group can restore…
