| flossing, hygiene, Patient Education
At Longmeadow Family Dental Care, taking the fear out of dentist visits is a number one priority. That’s why we like to outline just what you might expect at your next visit. Typically, a visit to the dentist may include the taking of x-rays, removal of plaque that has built up over time, and an […]
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| cavity, hygiene
Even with proper brushing and flossing, cavities happen to the best of us. Reports show that 92 percent of Americans have at least one cavity in their lifetime. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of a cavity, so that you can schedule an appointment with your Longmeadow dentist as soon as possible […]
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| children, family, Patient Education
Many parents often ask, “At what age should I schedule my child’s first dental visit?” The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends, “First visit by first birthday.” They suggest that the best time for a child’s first dental check up is when they turn one. The idea of such early dental visits can be surprising […]
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| cavity, children, family, health, sugar
When it comes to keeping you and your family’s teeth healthy, it is important to properly brush and floss, but also monitor what goes in and out of you and your families’ mouths. The average American consumes 22 grams of sugar per day, which is double the recommended daily amount. Consuming such large amounts of […]
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| Patient Education, root canal
Though root canal procedures tend to have negative undertones, they are one of the most beneficial dental procedures available. Most people assume root canal procedures take extensive amounts of time and leave patients in pain for days. In reality, root canals can save your infected tooth from extraction. Millions of teeth are saved each year […]
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| family, Patient Education
Why is it that candy is considered so bad for your teeth? We’ve all heard that candy will rot your teeth, but what exactly does that mean, and how does it happen? Let’s take a look. You see, your mouth contains naturally occurring bacteria. That bacteria loves to feed on sugar, and once it does, […]
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| family, News, Patient Education
When it comes to protecting your teeth, and your smile, the staff at Longmeadow Family Dental Care is at your service. We’ve invested in state-of-the-art equipment and professional training for our staff because nothing is more important to us than putting your dental health first. Our use of modern equipment in our new warm and […]
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