Here’s some good news for you: our Longmeadow, MA dentist’s office has invested in the sort of tools, training, and technology that will allow us to keep up with your ever-evolving dental needs. Still, you will have to do your part with home hygiene habits and you will also need to make sure you make plans to come see us every 3-6 months so that Dr. Dores can check your mouth for any emerging ...

Let’s face it: most of us have our daily habits. Whether it’s coffee, tea, soda pop, red wine, chocolate, or something altogether different, odds are it will leave its mark on your teeth, given enough time. Plus, just getting older will darken your smile. And here’s the problem with that: this is the time of year that our social calendars seem to fill up fast with invitations to weddings, ...

Wisdom teeth are the third molars that often break through in the late teens or early twenties. If they erupt normally, wisdom teeth are fairly harmless. But if your jaw is too small or your teeth are already a bit crowded, you will likely experience problems. Your wisdom tooth can become impacted or wedged in the soft tissue causing swelling, infection, and, in certain instances: cysts and ...

People have been getting cavities for as long as anyone can remember. That’s just part of life. And for decades, silver dental fillings were the norm when it came to addressing the problem with a restorative dentistry treatment. While these kind of dental fillings work well enough, they do not look particularly good sitting on top of your otherwise pearly whites, and they are also a cause for ...

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 ...

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 ...