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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Here at Trecker and Lopez Family Dentistry, Dr. Marcus Lopez often uses fillings to repair a small-to-modest-sized cavity. If a new cavity forms on the tooth at a later date, it could cause treatment complications. In many of these cases, there might not be enough healthy tooth enamel remaining to safely secure a second filling. To effectively treat a tooth... read more »