Sedatives are very effective and highly popular within dentistry, due to the sheer number of people who tend to suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety often comes about due to the fear of anyone working on a person’s teeth. With sedatives, any pain or potential discomfort they may associate with a dental visit will drift away in an instant. For... read more »

Are your prepared for summer to hit its full swing yet? Has the lull of the springtime season helped you get into shape as you set a course for sun, sand, and beaches? If so, it is also important to take a moment and consider your oral health care. Specifically, take the time to correct any dental damage you have,... read more »

Accidents and emergencies are facts of life. At some time in our lives, we’ve all been to the emergency room at the hospital. But there can also be dental emergencies, just like there are other health emergencies. Do you know what to do in such an emergency? Here are some tips that you can use when a dental emergency happens.... read more »

Are you looking for an alternative oral health care cleaning product that can help clean and maintain a healthy mouth?  Make the necessary changes to your oral health care with the addition of mouthwash. Here are some things you should know about mouthwash: - Various mouthwash products can produce a varying display of benefits including teeth whitening, fresh breath, enamel... read more »

Avoid oral health care hazards like the food and drinks in your diet. Although many foods are just another obstacle that stands in the way of optimum oral health, did you know that there are some foods that have been proven to actually strengthen your oral health? Listed below are some helpful foods and tips for your oral health with... read more »

Dr. Trecker and Dr. Lopez are pleased to provide clear aligners for our patients wanting to straighten their teeth without visible brackets and wires. Many of our patients in Springfield, Massachusetts have successfully used the Invisalign® orthodontics clear aligner system to align their smile discreetly. If you are investing time and energy into wearing aligners 22 hours a day, you... read more »

Does your child continue to suck their thumb? Thumb sucking in infants can contribute to a variety of issues and problems with the oral health of a child. Not only can it affect the alignment of the teeth in their mouths, it can also cause problems with their gums and the roof of their mouths.   Listed below are some... read more »

Always make sure to schedule your oral cancer screenings. The detection of oral cancer is extremely vital, as the sooner it is found, the greater the chance for recovery. In America alone, every single year there are over 40,000 new cases of oral cancer detected. Do your part and visit with our office as soon as you can to set... read more »

The best reason to get a CEREC® dental crown is the ease at which it can be made, and the benefits they can provide. Not only will CEREC crowns be milled and installed in as little as a single office visit, but they are extremely durable, they are designed to meet the exact needs of each individual tooth, and they... read more »

Healthy smiles require constant care and attention to maintain them and protect them against tooth decay and gum disease. Our Trecker and Lopez Family Dentistry team works hard to provide quality dental care for our patients in Springfield, Massachusetts. To do this, we use digital x-ray technology to safely diagnose your oral health. Dr. Marcus Lopez has found using digital... read more »