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If you’re like most of us in Longmeadow, you have a plan for most emergencies. You have a first aid kit. You know what to do in the event of a blizzard, hurricane, or heatwave. Maybe you’ve even taken first aid and CPR classes. We hope so! That is valuable information to have! So, what kind of preparing have you done for a dental emergency? While you may never need to know how to reset a ...

You may have heard the term, “same-day crown” floating around town, but what does it actually mean for your smile? If you’ve never had a crown placed, you won’t really know the significance of a same-day crown because you won’t have anything to compare it to. Consider yourself lucky! The old way of placing a crown was the only option for a very long time, but now that we have access ...

There could be something lurking when you sleep that will keep you from getting a good night’s rest. It will affect the way you breathe, the way your partner sleeps, and the way you wake up. It can even affect your body’s health. The culprit? Sleep apnea. That’s right, millions of patients are suffering from sleep apnea every single night, and some of them aren’t aware of their ...

Being a parent is tough! There are so many things that you are expected to know and learn if you want your child to grow up healthy, kind, and intelligent, and who doesn’t want those things for their kids? You have many, many things to teach your little ones and many experiences to share with them, but there is one area that must not be ignored: dental health! Some parents get caught up in ...

A sad and unfortunate truth is that many of our patients will come to a day when they realize that they are about to lose one or more of their permanent teeth. It happens all the time here in Longmeadow, MA. Many things can cause you to lose your natural teeth. You might develop decay, infection, or have an injury that results in the loss of a tooth. Some patients spend their entire lives with ...

What is the average age of a patient wearing braces? Probably 12 or 13, right? That’s the age group we tend to think of in associated with braces because that’s the age where we begin doing orthodontic work. The baby teeth are all out, and the adult teeth are (mostly) all in, which means we can adjust those teeth before they really settle into place. While middle school is the sweet spot ...

Twenty-five percent of adults over 60 are missing their natural teeth. Over the years, they have lost a tooth here or there until there was nothing left. That’s a lot of gummy smiles! Of course the denture solution has been popular for centuries. You might have heard stories of George Washington wearing wooden teeth (which is a myth, by the way, his dentures were most likely made of animal ...

At the dentist office, we don’t always get to do the things we love. Sometimes we have to make tough decisions with our patients for the good of their entire smile. In the worst case scenarios, that means removing a permanent tooth. When you were a kid, you lost your baby teeth one at a time. You know that the pain isn’t terrible, even without something to numb your gums. The pain comes ...

You need a solution for your embarrassing smile, and we might have the solution right here at Dores Dental with porcelain veneers! We are always seeking to provide the best possible cosmetic solutions for our patients because we know what it’s like to not enjoy your own smile. It’s terrible to have to second-guess every smile and every snap of a camera in your direction. The good news ...

Have you ever wondered if you REALLY need to see a dentist every six months? Today we hope we can shed some light on that question for you! The truth is that no, not every patient needs to come in every six months, but we will take a look at that in a few moments. Let’s first discuss the expectations and why they are in place. We’ll talk about what you get out of your exams and ...