Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the expense to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several vital reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
Dental Implants
What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?

For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurers don’t cover dental implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile

Hello, I’m Dr. Brian Kruchoski. At my Anchorage practice, I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Anchorage men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be…
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry

At Alaska Premier Dental Group, our patients are treated like family. I am dentist Kruchoski and my relationship with my patients is my first priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile redesign for one of my patients. My staff and I…
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?

Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Some of the most common concerns of Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River dental patients pertain to cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening. Because many dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwashes say they can improve your teeth, it’s natural to examine changing your…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful

Here at Alaska Premier Dental Group we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental practice and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are safe and…
Alaska Premier Dental Group In Anchorage Is Accepting New Patients

Hello, I am dentist Kruchoski. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Alaska Premier Dental Group and is located at 6611 DeBarr Rd, Ste 100 and 200 in Anchorage, Alaska. I have been practicing dentistry since 1997. Since opening my dental…
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…
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,…
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…