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
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…
How Do I Choose A Dentist To Perform My Implant Procedure?
Today’s article is for people who have decided to replace a tooth with a dental implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant specialist to carry out the procedure. This is a key decision. A tooth implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad…
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle
In addition to treating dental emergencies and offering extended hours, Alaska Premier Dental Group is a full-service cosmetic and general dental practice. We can address any general, restorative or general dental need including total smile makeovers. If you are considering a smile makeover, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or…
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Some individuals considering whether to get an implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions frequently asked about dental implants and airport security.…
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Anchorage dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they elect composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched precisely to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in traditional fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic…
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Anchorage Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure cosmetic dental smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific treatments needed to achieve your…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the expense to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several vital reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurers don’t cover dental implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Brian Kruchoski. At my Anchorage practice, I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Anchorage men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be…
