Do you struggle to deal with visiting the dentist? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we understand. Here are 5 tips for dealing with dental anxiety. Talk to your dentist There’s something about having knowledge on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-assured handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry…
Sedation Dentistry
Sleep Dentistry At Alaska Premier Dental Group
Dental visits can be extremely stressful and for some Alaska residents, the fear and anxiety associated with a trip to the dentist prevents them from getting the care they need. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we provide the best oral sedation dentistry available. We will accommodate your needs with minimal, moderate, or deep sedation. Don’t…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will concentrate on vital behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is necessary…
Royalty At Alaska Premier Dental Group
When dentist Brian Kruchoski crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and to keep the tooth from…
What if it’s Late and you’re Too Tired To Brush your Teeth
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage and dentist Brian Kruchoski are committed to helping patients throughout the Eagle River, Anchorage, and Wasilla neighborhoods maintain balanced hygiene and correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we are offering two…
Suspect a Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Brian Kruchoski, DDS, of Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most…
Worried About Dental Visits?
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, and embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Talk about these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Dentist…
Relax. Your Teeth Will Thank You.
Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. We know that we shouldn’t try to relieve stress with overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or uncontrolled spending. (Even though many of…
5 Reasons To Choose Cosmetic Dentistry
When was the last time you looked into the mirror? Were you totally satisfied by what you saw? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to check out at these 5 great reasons to talk to your Wasilla dentist about cosmetic dentistry procedures. 1. The first reason is that a little cosmetic…
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. dentist Kruchoski knows this, and that is why the dental team at Alaska Premier Dental Group have made patient comfort our number one goal. In conjunction with creating a soothing environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you…
