You may be wondering why from time to time your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just concerned about improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your…
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Teeth Protection for Exercise and Sports
There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Anchorage, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, HIIT, barre, yoga, Zumba, spin classes, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. Sports and Exercise Can Be Risky for Your Teeth At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we want our patients to be aware that many activities pose a risk…
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…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, too often, we treat cavities and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate in…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Brian Kruchoski, DDS, of Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1997. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing daily oral hygiene will improve your health now and in the future. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers…
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…
Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Alaska Premier Dental Group strongly emphasizes…
Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?
In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the most important feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a…
