Though most Alaska residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until dentist Brian Kruchoski diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending on…
Family Dentistry
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
I’m Brian Kruchoski DDS of Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in…
Fun Floss Facts
You probably believe that the critical aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. We agree. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s examine some of the most common types of…
A Ginormous Cavity?
When dentist Brian Kruchoski of Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage repairs a tooth that has cavities or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay…
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
