At this point, everyone in the world knows that smoking is incredibly bad for your health. It will give you lung cancer, in addition to a litany of other undesirable, and incurable, health problems. Smoking does more than that, though. One of the aspects of smoking that’s often overlooked is the role it plays in causing oral cancer. Hopefully by... read more »
Every time you want to improve your smile or enhance it in any way, you need to think about all of the lifestyle choices that you make and products within your life that could potentially limit or hinder any oral health benefits that you seek. Oftentimes, our biggest enemy is ourselves as we put our teeth in harm's way in... read more »
No one wants a smile full of dental flaws, especially deep tooth stains that can’t be improved with simple tooth whitening treatment. If you are tired of tooth stains, we invite you to consider porcelain dental veneers, which can achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. The appearance of dental veneers is thin porcelain shells custom shaped and shaded to look... read more »
If harmful acids are routinely wearing down your tooth enamel, you are suffering from what is known as dental erosion. Typically, dental erosion arises due to the buildup of plaque, which is a thin layer on your teeth consisting of bacteria and another sticky residue. To protect your teeth from dental erosion, plaque must be eliminated. If you wish to... read more »
Brushing and flossing are the foundations of optimal oral health. This is because they are extremely effective for removing plaque and debris from your mouth and keeping your teeth clean. You should be brush at least twice a day and flossing once a day as well. However, you also need to clean between your teeth. If you are having trouble... read more »
Your diet plays a key role in your oral health. If you're not actively taking care of your teeth and gums in regard to the foods you eat, tooth hazards can arise, and you can severely hinder your oral health. For this reason, exercise tooth hazard prevention plans and protective treatments associated with your diet. Protecting your smile against the... read more »
Several options exist for a variety of sedation dentistry treatment options. Depending on whether you need a deep sedative or only a mild relaxant, different forms can be used. Sedation can be given in the forms of gas, injections, and even in pill form. Gas sedations are typically used to as calm and relax patients. Injections and oral sedation are... read more »
Your dentists, Drs. Trecker and Lopez, strongly encourage using a soft-bristled toothbrush. This is because this type of toothbrush can benefit you and your smile in a myriad of ways. To help you understand a little more, our dental team will be happy to tell you all about the benefits of using a soft-bristled toothbrush in Springfield, Massachusetts, which are:... read more »
When you’re running to work late in the morning – and to be honest, who’s not – from time to time all you can grab is a cup of yogurt. Well good news! Yogurt is a dental-friendly food! Find out why in this article, and feel free to give us a call for an appointment if you have any queries.... read more »
Have you ever heard of root canal therapy? Root canal therapy refers to an oral health procedure that cleans and cares for teeth with damaged pulps. In most cases, a pulp will need to be removed if it is damaged. Otherwise, the tooth will need to be extracted. Root canal therapies can safely extract the pulp without destroying the tooth.... read more »
