Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but the dentist at Alaska Premier Dental Group reminds you it is non-renewable. That means it is really important to not neglect or abuse your teeth. Proper oral hygiene is the first step in protecting your enamel. Even though every drug store carries hard…
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Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?

If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two, it is important to come in to Alaska Premier Dental Group for an exam. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment helps with preventing more serious troubles. If necessary, critical treatment and pain relief can be…
Bad Breath Is No Fun

This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows…
Alaska Premier Dental Group: Calming Root Canal Fears

 A dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. Alaska Premier Dental Group tries to discourage that with its professional staff. But root canals still carry a strong association with pain, even though it doesn’t have to be that way. When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a root canal may be…
Hiding Your Smile? Alaska Premier Dental Group Can Help

Some people don’t feel that their smile is an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious internet videos—nothing can coax a smile or laugh. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day. We provide cosmetic dentistry services for our patients who…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings

This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group is for anyone who has an oral piercing or is considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you probably expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are correct. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they accommodate can lead to…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health

This post from the dentists at Alaska Premier Dental Group is for new parents, or for anyone planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth

This post from Alaska Premier Dental Group is about wisdom teeth, and issues associated with them. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are the molars that are furthest back in the mouth. They are the last teeth to come in for most people, which usually happens in the late teens or…
Why Visit The Dentist?

At Alaska Premier Dental Group, many of our regular patients tell us that they went through a long period where going to the dentist was at the top of their to-do lists. Then something changed, and they now consider seeing us for a checkup twice a year is a fundamental part of their personal health…
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes

In this post from Alaska Premier Dental Group we are focusing on porcelain veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Porcelain veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can fix a host of tooth problems including: Chips Cracks Stains Teeth…