You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come loose. Don’t panic! Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented at Alaska Premier Dental Group. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s critical that you take the following…
General Dentistry
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Alaska Premier Dental Group we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The acid…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Our teeth are alive, but it’s easy to forget that fact and take them for granted. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we never take teeth for granted – but then, as dental professionals understand better than most just how amazing teeth can be. Here are fifteen things you might not know about teeth. Children’s teeth…
Dental Checkup: How Often?
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we recommend you have one every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we recommend every four months. Know The Risk Factors For Oral Problems Most people are in a medium-to-low risk category for dental problems.…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable. Tooth decay is the most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day can help to prevent…
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…
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…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Anchorage Tobacco Chewers
The subject of this Alaska Premier Dental Group blog post is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, but that doesn’t mean tobacco use has dropped off at the same rate. Some tobacco consumers have merely switched to smokeless products. It might save their lungs, but these people are…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this blog post from Alaska Premier Dental Group, we are going to discuss the complexity and importance of your saliva. You may be inclined to think of this as a yucky substance, but in reality it’s a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also aids in digestion of your…
Amazing Dental Implants
Permanent dental implants from Alaska Premier Dental Group are the ideal replacement for missing teeth. A permanent dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) post anchored into the jaw bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the post. Titanium is amazingly strong and well-tolerated by…
