So you’ve lost some teeth and now hesitate to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and recover that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the perfect replacement for both the root and crown of a…
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Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Alaska Premier Dental Group, dentist Brian Kruchoski is often asked how to pick the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
dentist Brian Kruchoski is an experienced dentist here in Anchorage. At Alaska Premier Dental Group, we enjoy helping patients have optimum oral health. Today’s article focuses on something mouth-related that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth but also…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Planning for Success To achieve the utmost in oral health and a remarkable smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Anchorage, Alaska looking for a smile makeover and need general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental practice.” Alaska…
Filtered Anchorage Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Wasilla residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
5 Cavity Basics
The desire to prevent cavities is one of the main reasons individuals visit their dentists Today we are going to consider 5 things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged on the hard surface, tiny openings appear. These little holes are…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of tooth decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated tooth decay3 10% of adults 65…
Tooth Tips For Traveling
If you are planning to take an extended vacation or business trip soon, I recommend you think about your dental needs. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to develop areas without adequate dental care options. This…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s discuss why this is essential. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and restricts the build-up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in the…
Helping Anchorage Love Dental Visits
It’s no secret that many Anchorage people dread going to the dentist. Everyone knows it and despite your best efforts, even your Wasilla area dentist knows it. But when you start visiting your dentist for the latest cosmetic dental treatments, you may find that you LOVE going to the dentist! Dentists in the Anchorage, Wasilla,…
