“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…
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Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you decide to brighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Alaska Premier…
Alaska Premier Dental Group In Anchorage Wants You To Be Healthy And Happy
Dentists in Anchorage are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth and…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Brian Kruchoski encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s message we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the proper solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Let’s discuss what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. An implant procedure goes like this: Before the Procedure We begin with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from numerous angles. It’s important…
5 Reasons to Schedule a Dental Cleaning Today
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute cavities that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as harmful. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For You?
Many of the patients who visit Alaska Premier Dental Group have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New breakthroughs in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want to improve your smile and…
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your health and happiness. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved,…
Why Look For The Seal?
When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a straightforward way to make sensible choices for the products you need to keep your mouth clean, healthy, and free of tooth…
