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Today, we will continue our look at how diabetes can affect your overall oral health. We want to do that today with a story about a patient named Sally. As you read through her story, consider the aspects that sound familiar to your own story. Is there something from Sally’s story that might change your oral health? The only way to know for sure is to give us a call at 413-241-3995. We’d ...
Read MoreWhen you visit your dentist office in Longmeadow, MA, you should feel at home. That’s exactly how Ira feels at Dores Dental. Listen to him speak about how comforting it is to be welcomed and cared for by Dr. Dores and his team. Then, give us a call at 413-241-3995 to schedule your first (or next!) appointment. We can’t wait to help you improve your oral health and have a beautiful smile. ...
Read MoreYou have diabetes. It’s not a phrase you were ever expecting to say, yet here it is. Flashes of fear and uncertainty and undoubtedly flashing through our mind, but there is hope. Diabetes Awareness Month is here, and we are going to spend quite a bit of time helping you understand the relationship between diabetes and your oral health. According to the CDC, 9.4% of American citizens have ...
Read MoreThere’s probably no dental procedure that strikes more fear into the hearts of dental patients than the root canal. That’s a shame, because today’s modern root canals are described by the overwhelming number of patients as no worse than getting a filling! At Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA, we make our patients’ comfort a high priority – even during root canal procedures. How It ...
Read MoreGoblins, ghouls, witches, and werewolves. Many of our patients here at Dores Dental decorate with these every October or help their children create the costumes. Some appreciate watching a scary movie with these fearful Halloween characters. But with all the spookiness attached to them, there’s nothing quite like the fear people have when they’re missing teeth. If your smile gaps are ...
Read MoreAh, Halloween. Grinning pumpkins, crazy costumes, trick or treat, and boatloads of candy. Halloween doesn’t have to be dental disaster for your child. Dr. Jim Dores of Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA is happy to offer these family dentistry guidelines for a teeth-happy Halloween. There’s No Escaping The Sugar Let’s face it – short of confiscating your kid’s entire haul of Halloween ...
Read MoreLet’s be clear – teeth aren’t supposed to hurt. Tooth pain is always a sign that something is wrong. Tooth pain that interferes with your work, your social life, your ability to eat comfortably, or to sleep soundly (if at all) is a sign that something is really wrong. Most often, dental pain is due infection, and ignoring that pain may cost you additional time, money, and even ...
Read MoreOctober is National Orthodontic Health Month. It’s reported that at least 1.2 million adults in the United States are undergoing orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth. That might come as a surprise if you don’t notice adults sporting the typical “mouthful of metal” that comes with traditional metal braces. This seems like a good time to discuss the options available from Dr. Jim ...
Read MoreGum disease is a very common dental problem. By some estimates, more than half of the people in the United States have some degree of gum disease. Left untreated, gum disease can cause tooth loss and can even endanger your overall health. At Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA, Dr. James Dores provides safe, effective, and gentle treatment for your gum problems. It All Comes Down To ...
Read MoreYou’ll hear us talking about dental implants quite a bit. That’s because there is no better way to restore a missing tooth than with a dental implant. No other restoration looks, feels, and works as closely to a natural tooth as an implant. We love when this solution works for our patients, but it doesn’t always happen that way. Take this quiz to see if dental implants could be an option ...
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