Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?

A child with braces having a dental check-up.

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…


Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings

oral health Anchorage

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

A handful of hard candies you can break your teeth on scattered across a white backdrop.

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…


Lasering in on Precision Dentistry

Get laser dentistry in Anchorage, AK.

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

Get treatment for gum disease in Anchorage.

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

Prevent tooth decay with 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

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

How chewing gum can help with oral health in Alaska.

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

Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile In Anchorage.

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)…