Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our patients and many report minimal discomfort. Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients, the procedure is…
General Dentistry
3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
Many of dentist Brian Kruchoski’s patients walk in for cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, or dental implants. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing appropriately. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. At…
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Wasilla Area
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Wasilla area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Wasilla area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. However, many…
General and Family Dentistry in Anchorage
Are you looking for a general and family dentistry practice in the Anchorage area? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We are taking new patients at Alaska Premier Dental Group. 11 Reasons to Visit Alaska Premier Dental Group in Anchorage Let’s discuss some reasons to call today to make schedule an exam and consultation…
Do You Love Your Smile?
The Anchorage people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Eagle River were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you convey it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, determines the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we don’t do things that way.…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Alaska Premier Dental Group we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile or are embarrassed by the condition of…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Heredity 2. Which of the following are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that seem to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d. Swollen gums 3.…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday problems cause some men and women to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or exacerbate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4%…
