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There are some of us who simply think about the dentist and cringe. The fear can be so strong that it keeps people from going to the dentist altogether. When you avoid the dentist, you put yourself at a higher risk of serious dental problems down the road. It typically starts with patients skipping one cleaning, and then before you know it, it’s been years since your last cleaning and dental ...

Welcome back to another edition of our Longmeadow, MA dentistry blog. Here at Dores Dental, we are always working hard to ensure that families in our community have access to comprehensive and convenient dentistry services. In our office on Dwight Road, we offer teeth whitening, Invisalign clear braces, preventative exams, and a whole lot more. While entrusted to our care, we will do our ...

Here’s a common scenario for millions of Americans. You’ve had the mark on your calendar for months: You have a visit with the dentist early Monday morning before you start your work week and you need a crown. It’s a procedure you’ve been told will take two to three visits and require you to wear a temporary crown. Did you ever wonder why placing a crown takes so many visits? The good ...

Welcome back to the Dores Dental blog! In our office, we provide comprehensive dental care to the families of Longmeadow, Springfield, Wilbraham, Southwick and Hampden, MA. Under the leadership of Dr. James Dores, our talented team of dental professionals provides esthetic, restorative and implant dentistry for patients of all ages and backgrounds. We want to keep your oral health on ...

Welcome back to our blog! At Dores Dental, our goal is to make our Longmeadow, MA dental practice a one-stop shop for all your oral health needs. Our services include preventative care, teeth whitening, Invisalign clear braces, fillings, gum disease treatment, extraction and oral surgery, sleep apnea treatment, and more. These days, our team sees an increasing number of adult patients ...

If you read about cosmetic dentistry, you probably see dentists comparing the outcomes to your favorite Hollywood star. It’s true that cosmetic dentistry can make a dingy smile beautiful, but it can do wonders for your overall health as well. Do you know that porcelain veneers can strengthen your teeth while also making your smile pop? At Dores Dental, we provide teeth-whitening treatments, ...

Welcome back to our blog! At Dores Dental we strive to provide comprehensive, caring dentistry to the families of Longmeadow, MA. Our services include preventive cleanings and exams, teeth whitening, restorations, veneers, dental implants, sleep apnea care, dentures, bridges, and a whole lot more. We are also pleased to feature Invisalign orthodontics as an alternative to traditional ...

Welcome back to our Dores Dental blog! It is actually kind of hard to believe that September is already here. This means that, with summer behind us, life is once again busy for the families of Longmeadow, MA. That’s why, at Dores Dental, we try to make it easy for you to get all of your family’s dental needs attended to at one convenient location (our office on Dwight ...

Did you know that by the time you and your generation reach the age of 65, about 25% of you will be walking around with absolutely no teeth? As you age, that percentage will, of course, grow, but 25% of people without teeth by the time they retire is a huge number! While we would never want to admit that we might end up there, it’s very possible that you or someone you love will end up ...

Your teeth have specific jobs that you need them to perform. Namely, you need to be able to use your teeth to chew your food. Your teeth also help you with speech, but that’s for another conversation. Today, we want to focus on the primary function of chewing! If your teeth are not able to chew, you suffer because you can’t eat the foods you love, and you can’t gain the nutrition from ...