People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging,…
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Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?
You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s review other oral problems connected to COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A group of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180…
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…
Tooth Tips For Traveling
If you are planning to take an extended vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you think about your dental needs. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to develop areas without adequate dental care options. This…
What Is A Canted Midline?
dentist Brian Kruchoski considers many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The experienced cosmetic dentist takes into account the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do…
Beware Of An Acidic Diet
Most individuals don’t think of a tooth as a body part that varies in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with continuous chemical processes. The protective enamel that covers the softer interior consists of minerals. Enamel demineralizes (loses some…
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwashes say they can improve your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing your…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to talk to your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you…
Seeking A Relationship In Anchorage?
Are you one of the many Wasilla singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with…
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You
At Alaska Premier Dental Group each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or “The…
