Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Alaska Premier Dental Group, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or…
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Extraction Is Not The End Game

Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the bone surrounding…
Should You Pull a Loose Baby Tooth?

Losing baby teeth is a rite of passge for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we have some thoughts on losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come out, even after a week…
Porcelain Veneers And Instant Orthodontics

If you have been paying attention to orthodontics in recent years, you probably have heard about clear braces. They have been welcomed by many people, especially adults who want an alternative to traditional metal braces, and are available at Alaska Premier Dental Group. There’s more good news for those who want to straighten their teeth.…
Alaska Premier Dental Group Teeth Whitening News

Teeth whitening treatments have advanced in recent years. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we offer the latest, safest and most effective products and systems that give you the brightest smile you can imagine. Everyone, it seems, would like to have teeth that are whiter. Just take a look at all the whitening products that are…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities

At Alaska Premier Dental Group we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health. There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America (someone really does…
Need An Implant? Nervous About Oral Surgery?

If you’re missing one or more of your teeth and are thinking about dental implants, but worried about undergoing such a procedure, Alaska Premier Dental Group can help. We get it. Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety, even with something as simple as a cleaning and checkup. Some people even skip the dentist entirely,…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth

This message from Alaska Premier Dental Group is about tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is uniquely suited to protect your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many oral ailments. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of tooth stains.…
3 Ways Mouthguards Prevent Kids’ Sports Injuries

At Alaska Premier Dental Group we treat far too many sports injuries. These run the gamut, and include knocked out and broken teeth, and mouth lacerations. Many of these injuries could be minimized or even prevented with the proper protective gear. All athletes who participate in contact sports are at risk of injuries to their…
Innovative Implants For Confident Smiles

Many people have experienced an improvement in self-confidence after dental implant treatment at Alaska Premier Dental Group. How Do Missing Teeth Affect Your Life? Missing teeth can impair your ability to speak and eat. Extensive tooth loss can make it difficult to eat a healthy diet. Dental implants can relieve pain, correct bite troubles, and…