Summer is a great time for vacations. The kids are out of school and the weather is great. You may be getting ready to pack up the car and plot the best route to an amusement park, forest, lake or beach. Or perhaps you are looking at airline fares to your favorite getaway destination. Of course, you will be dragging... read more »
Summer break is a time filled with fun water and outdoor activities as well as late nights and school-less days! You don’t want an unhealthy smile to get in the way of all that, do you? Well, our dentists, Dr. Jonathan Trecker and Dr. Marcus Lopez, are happy to tell you that you can have the top-notch teeth and gums... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
If you want a top-notch brushing routine, then you need to use fluoride toothpaste that has been approved by the American Dental Association. This is a beneficial oral hygiene tool that can clean your teeth as well as nourish and strengthen your tooth enamel, which is why your dentist, Dr. Marcus Lopez, encourages you to use fluoride toothpaste often. To... read more »
From time to time, everyone’s mouth runs dry. It can be the result of fear or stress, and usually the condition goes away after the moment has passed. However, chronic dry mouth is a condition that should not be ignored. Your mouth is designed to stay moist. The saliva in your mouth helps to digest your food, delivers fluoride to... read more »
There are many possible reasons for your tooth sensitivity. You may have worn or fractured tooth enamel, cavities, dental erosion, gum recession, or a combination of these factors. If you have sensitive teeth, it’s vital to seek dental advice as soon as you can. Dr. Marcus Lopez can diagnose the source of your sensitivity and recommend a proper mode of... read more »
