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At Dores Dental, we are big on helping our patients find preventive dentistry solutions for every stage of life. Our teeth cleanings and thorough dental exams will go a long way towards helping you stay on track. Even sol, it will be up to you to form good habits at home in the months between your regular visits to our Longmeadow, MA dentist’s office. To that end, today, we have a video ...

We’ve become used to thinking of emergencies as things that involve ambulances and wild rides to the ER. The fact is that many emergencies aren’t that dramatic. Seemingly small things can actually be emergency situations, and it’s important to not ignore them. For instance, many people wouldn’t think of a dental problem as an emergency situation. That’s too bad, because any situation ...

Yes! Our longmeadow, MA dentist’s office has an adult orthodontic treatment program that utilizes a series of clear, virtually invisible plastic aligners to correct crooked, crowded or gapped teeth, without attracting any unwanted attention. Whether you are interested in Invisalign for your teenager or for yourself, all you have to do is get in touch to  an orthodontic consultation with Dr. ...

At Dores Dental, our team is equipped to give you the best possible preventive dental care. That’s why our Longmeadow, MA dentist’s office features professional teeth cleanings, dental sealants, dental checkups, and a whole lot more. But what you do at home in between office visits is important too. So, today, we’d like to share a video link with you in which the ADA talk about what goes ...

Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA offers a number of teeth replacement options. For many people who are missing one, several, or even all of their teeth, today’s thoroughly modern dentures are a great option. Today’s dentures are made out of advanced materials that look and feel natural and comfortable. You’ve probably met someone and not even known they were wearing dentures! Dr. Dores ...

Our Longmeadow, MA dentist’s office is excited about helping you boost the health AND appearance of your smile in 2017. To provide you with a little extra protection from disease and decay, we can place dental sealants over your teeth. Check out this video clip in which the American Dental Association discusses dental sealants and why they are great for patients of all ages. Then, be sure to ...

At Dores Dental we are pleased to provide top-quality restorative dentistry solutions. As such, you can always count on our Longmeadow, MA dentist’s office to save your smile from gum disease, which first manifests as gingivitis. This infection occurs when harmful bacteria starts to irritate the gums, making them red and swollen and causing them to bleed. If not detected and treated early ...

There was a time when the only options to replace missing teeth were dental bridges or dentures. Dental implant have revolutionized the replacement of missing teeth. Dental implants are the ultimate solution to return your mouth as close to like-new functioning as possible. Dr. Dores of Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA both places and restores dental implants, meaning that you can have the entire ...

Here’s some good news: odds are good that your dental insurance benefits (the ones that more than likely come out of your paycheck every month) are at the beginning of their annual cycle. As such, we encourage you to check out this helpful video link below, in which the American Dental Association explains how dental insurance typically works in the United States. After you are finished ...

With proper care, and barring accidents, your natural teeth will last a lifetime. That’s a strong argument in favor of taking care of your teeth. Sometimes, though, a tooth has to come out, and if you’re faced with that situation, count on Dr. Dores of Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA. Reasons for Tooth Extraction Almost every dentist will do everything in his or her power to save a natural ...