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Finding a new dental home for you and your family is not an easy process. You want a place with top-notch clinical care, of course. You want a place where the team members are as good working with children as they are with adults. You want a place that offers a wide variety of services for all age groups. And you want a place where people take the time to speak with you, where they remember your ...

Your tooth is knocked clean out of its socket. You bite down on an ice cube and the ice cube wins. Or you are just minding your own business when your mouth is hit with excruciating pain. A dental emergency makes a great day go south, fast. But if you are prepared to handle whatever’s thrown your way, you will be less likely to panic. One of the first things you should do in any emergency ...

Kristin had bad experiences with dentists in the past who were rough, careless, and uncommunicative with her. Then she discovered Dores Dental. She loves the advanced tools and technology we employ, and that her teeth look and feel fantastic when she leaves. “They’re very hands on with you and in making you understand what you should do with better cleaning and better hygiene and so on ...

Teeth that are damaged and decayed not only look unattractive, they are hazardous to your health. A small cavity can grow into a raging infection. This may result in tooth loss, jawbone deterioration, and malnutrition due to difficulty chewing. Bacteria from an infection has the potential to spread throughout your body, with serious and even deadly consequences. Restorative dentistry ...

A dental emergency is, practically by definition, impossible to predict. It can be painful, scary, and traumatic. But while you can’t predict when one will occur, you can be prepared for when it does. Take this quiz to see if you know what to do when the unexpected happens. Of course, one of the first steps is to call Dores Dental. We are open after work hours at least three nights per ...

Ah, the internet. We can’t live without it, yet it’s rife with conspiracy theories, half-truths, misinterpretations, and flat-out fabrications — all presented as fact. So how do you figure out what information to believe and what to take with a grain of salt? As your trusted dentist, we are here to help you sort truth from fiction when it comes to your and your family’s oral health. ...

Have you had bad experiences with dentists in the past? Do have trouble sleeping the night before a dental appointment — or even avoid getting the care you need altogether? At Dores Dental, you can be assured that not only will you get top-notch clinical care, but that the experience will be comfortable and with minimal stress. To book an appointment for dentistry without dental anxiety, ...

We’d like to introduce Tamara to you. On this short video she describes the excellent first experience she had with Dr. Dores and the Dores Dental team. She likes how Dr. Dores took the time to listen to her and answer all her questions in detail. Tamara says she is completely satisfied with the job we did repairing her smile and she will never go to another dentist. If you are looking for ...

If you look in the mirror and the condition of your teeth causes you to cringe, Dores Dental of Longmeadow, MA may be able to cover up those flaws in your choppers and give you a new smile with dental veneers. This is the perfect time of year to improve the look of your smile. We naturally become more social as the weather warms up and we move into spring and summer. It’s time to get ready ...

Root canals aren’t what they used to be – they’re better! With root canal therapy, Dr. Dores can generally save your diseased, painful tooth by cleaning out the infection and sealing it over. You’ll still have your tooth, but your toothache will be gone. We can then finish your restoration with a beautiful CEREC crown made the very same day right in our office! Most people believe that ...