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…
Gum Disease
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…
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In Alaska

Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we want you to be careful…
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…
Lasering in on Precision Dentistry

At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we feel our patients deserve the best. This includes the best in dental technology. The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light originally known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lowercase. Innovative Laser Technology Lasers are used…
The Alaska Premier Dental Group Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage, Alaska, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding…
Preventive Dentistry at Alaska Premier Dental Group

Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. They are a result of preventative dentistry. Are you interested in preventative dentistry with Alaska Premier Dental Group? Perhaps you have a healthy smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Anchorage people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection.…
Preventing Gum Disease At Alaska Premier Dental Group

Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
A Dentist’s Perspective on Chewing Gum in the Wasilla Area

Chewing gum has been a favorite pastime for many, but when it comes to oral health, the question arises: Is it good or bad for your teeth? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we have a mission to serve the residents of Anchorage, Alaska, and the Wasilla area with a professional level of care and comfort.…
Adult Dental Health for Anchorage Smiles

At Alaska Premier Dental Group, our goal is to prevent dental problems and keep our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Anchorage dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental practice, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1997. An interesting (and sad)…