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At Dores Dental in Longmeadow, MA, we have the sort of comprehensive dental care you deserve, including the dental emergencies that you can’t plan in advance. In the video clip below, our patient Suzanne B. explains why her first appointment at our office was different than anything she’d experienced before and why she keeps coming back for comprehensive dental solutions. Check it out and ...

Each of our athletic mouthguards are basically a custom-fitted oral appliance that can protect the smiles of your sports-minded kids from dental damage. Plus, the sports guards that Dr. Dores crafts here can help you speak more clearly and breathe better than the boil and bite kind you’ll find at the big box store nearest you. Today we have a video clip from the American Dental Association for ...

If you experience fear or anxiety over going to the dentist, so much so that you have put off a routine checkup or necessary dental treatment, it’s time to find out what sedation dentistry can do for you.  Dental anxiety is more common than many people realize. Millions of people avoid or delay appointments with their dentist due to anxiety. But what far too many people don’t know is that ...

Are you unhappy with the color of your teeth? If your smile is looking more dull or yellow these days, it may be time to consider whitening your teeth to brighten your smile.  At Dores Dental, we understand the desire to improve your smile. Fortunately, there are many ways you can whiten your teeth and transform your smile from drab to fab. Learn more about your options below, then call our ...

Some days they start small and grow stronger as time goes on. Other days they hit you out of nowhere, like a freight train in the middle of the night. Sugar cravings. They are powerful and hard to avoid, but they can have a detrimental effect on the health of your teeth. If you find yourself constantly at war with sugar cravings, we have some tips on how to fight back and protect your teeth, ...

When looking for a dentist for your child, there are many factors to consider. You want to make sure your child is in good hands and that their teeth will be well cared for. It’s also important that you as a parent feel comfortable with the dentist your child will be seeing at least twice a year.  One of the most common questions parents ask when looking for a dentist for their child is ...

Your pearly whites are strong, resilient, and with proper care can last a lifetime. But they serve a few specific purposes and aren’t meant to be abused. If you mistreat your teeth with these bad habits, they may break, decay, or wear down.  One good habit for your smile is to visit the dentist every six months for a cleaning and exam. If you live in East Longmeadow, MA, call Dores Dental ...

Dental emergencies can strike without warning, and can happen to anyone, anywhere. To help our patients deal with these unanticipated events, we make  emergency dental care a big deal at our office. In fact, we’d like to share a video clip of Dr. Dores talking about why this is so. If you live near East Longmeadow, MA, and you need help right away, call Dores Dental at 413-241-3995 or fill out our ...

Congratulations on your new set of dentures and your gorgeous new grin! If you’ve been living with missing teeth, getting dentures can be utterly life changing. Once again, you have a beautiful — and complete — new smile, restoring your self-esteem and your ability to eat and speak properly. And today’s dentures are more lifelike than ever before, so you can have complete confidence in ...

Dental crowns are commonly used for various reasons. They effectively protect weak teeth, restore broken teeth, and prevent further damage in teeth that have chipped or cracked. Dental crowns also support teeth that have large fillings. But the team at our East Longmeadow, MA dentist’s office wants you to know that not all dental crowns should be treated the same. At Dores Dental we are ...