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At Dores Dental, we’re not sure how dentists got to be such a heavy in popular culture. From the leather-jacket-wearing dentist who gets eaten by a plant in the “The Little Shop of Horrors” to Laurence Olivier’s Nazi dentist in “Marathon Man,” dentists are often represented as pretty awful people. Given that, maybe it’s no wonder that so many people experience dental anxiety when ...

Dentists probably spend more time doing dental exams than any other treatment or procedure. And getting an exam is probably the reason that brings you most frequently to our Longmeadow, MA dentist office. Yet most people put surprisingly little thought into what happens at their dental exams. At Dores Dental, we think knowing what to expect will help you appreciate your dental exams more ...

If you’re pregnant, you may already have a full schedule of visits to the OB-GYN and be preparing for the new arrival. It’s important not to forget about going to the dentist when you’re expecting. The American Dental Association, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Academy of Pediatrics all encourage women to get dental care while pregnant. Call ...

Listen as a patient at Dores Dental talks about how he lost a front tooth and got a new crown within two hours. Dr. James Dores explains how he was able to do this -- by using CEREC technology. Instead of a patient having to wait weeks to get the finished crown, the CEREC computer can create a model from 3D images of the mouth in just a few minutes! That means there’s no temporary crowns and ...

For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. Today dental implants are an option. Listen to Dr. James Dores of Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA, talk about the option of dental implants and how they are changing the lives of patients everywhere. To see if you’re a candidate for dental implants, give us a call at 413-241-3995 ...

Dr. James Dores of Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA is not only dedicated to the patients who come into his office, he is dedicated to his community. Dr. Dores donates his time to Alana Smiles, a charity that offers treatment for oral cancer patients. He also hosts Dentistry from the Heart, an annual event that provides thousands of dollars worth of free dental care to patients who wouldn’t ...

Having a missing tooth risks more than your beautiful smile. If you lose a tooth and don’t replace it, your other teeth might shift into the empty spot. This can cause them to spread out and create gaps. At Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA, we can replace a missing tooth with a dental implant. Call our office at 413-241-3995 to set up a consultation. Why Replace A Tooth? Aside from aesthetics, the ...

Do you know the symptoms of gum disease or what causes it? Take our gum disease quiz to test your knowledge. The more you know about gum disease, the better chance you have at preventing it. Call Dores Dental at 413-241-3995 to set up an appointment. You can also use our . ...

Sports are a fun way to stay in shape. They also can help us learn lessons about hard work, about achieving goals, and about accepting that things don't always work out the way we want. These are just a few of the great reasons for people to participate in sports. If you have athletes in your family, our team at Dores Dental wants to support them.  We also want you to play safe, which is ...

Approximately 35 million people are missing one or both arches of teeth in the United States, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. Every year, many of those people get dentures when they could be getting something better. They could be getting dental implants to hold their dentures in place. Implant-supported dentures are more stable and more secure than traditional ...