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Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Premier Dental. Everyone wants a glowing and radiant white smile when the sun comes around and we have a few reminders to keep...

Dental implants are designed to be strong and durable, able to withstand the everyday rigors of chewing and biting, but to keep them functioning the way they should and looking their best, you need to care for them properly. Luckily, dental implant care is fairly...

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to...

Losing a tooth can affect a lot more than just the look of your smile. Missing teeth affect your ability to chew and can also cause problems for your other teeth. It is essential to replace missing teeth in order to maintain oral health as well as your overall...

Premier Dental is excited to welcome Dr. Alyssa Butler as the newest addition to our team! A Kansas City native, Dr. Butler received her D.D.S. from the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate...

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and...

Dental implants are a surgical procedure done by Drs. Beninato, Larson, Berry, and Bost right here at our Omaha, NE office. Screw-like parts made of titanium are inserted into your jaw bone and act as the root of your tooth. An artificial tooth will be placed on top...

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Drs. Beninato, Larson, Berry, and Bost and our team at Premier Dental know that braces have come a long way from the early days of orthodontics,...

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do...

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You still need to take care of your teeth to keep your beautiful smile. Keeps these things in mind when you think...

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into our bodies. The Academy has designated the month of March for focusing the public’s...

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They didn’t exist, of course, but how else could humans...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Premier Dental to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care for your children. Oral health has been closely tied to the overall health of our entire body, so...

It's that time again! Premier Dental is giving away yet another great gift basket! Here is how to enter: Refer a new patient Become a new patient Complete a Google Review for Premier Dental There is not a limit on how many time one can be entered, so let's get going!...

Invisalign, which we happily provide at Premier Dental, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you've been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial visit, the first thing we do is take an impression of your teeth as...

At Premier Dental, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all, without enough sleep, exhaustion during the day is the most immediate consequence. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that could...

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. These changes may vary from tiny, white, barely noticeable spots to very...

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary by country, religion, and even individual desires. Whether celebrated quietly or with gusto,...

Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a mouthwash daily can rinse fine debris away and out of reach while brushing. It can also make the teeth...

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Premier Dental, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in North America, someone dies of oral cancer,...