Created on October 15, 2022
Your daily diet plays a distinct role in the health of your smile. Eating a healthy diet low in sugars and acids can reduce damage to natural tooth enamel, which can cause erosion and sensitivity. Anything left behind can contribute to the formation of cavities and periodontal disease. Brushing and flossing are not the only […]
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Created on February 28, 2021
It has been reported that approximately 45 million Americans deal with some level of tooth sensitivity. Even though the enamel of the teeth are the strongest part of the human body, it can still be damaged or experience weakening that increases sensitivity. Sensitive teeth may result in discomfort when eating a popsicle or drinking hot […]
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Created on August 15, 2020
Fluoride. The word is used regularly in many areas of dentistry. We see fluoride toothpastes at the store in the oral care aisle, and patients may also have fluoride treatments performed with their dentist at their routine checkups. But what exactly is fluoride, and why is it so important? What is fluoride? Fluoride is actually […]
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Created on February 28, 2019
At Taylor Street Dental, we understand that many patients have dental anxiety because of the fear of anesthetic needles. In order to make our patients comfortable, we have to provide anesthetics, especially for more invasive procedures. However, we don’t have to provide anesthesia with the use of needles. Thanks to continued dental advances, patients who […]
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Created on April 30, 2018
Dental appointments seem to circle faster than we expect. If you keep up with your visits to the dentist, you may receive your appointment reminder and think, “already?” This is a good thing, but the process doesn’t always go like this. Far too often, we see life get in the way of people’s ability to […]
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Created on January 15, 2018
Our patients are near and dear to our hearts. We love knowing that we can support long-term oral health by providing routine care. We love knowing that the care and support that is provided in the dental office can go on to promote better health and wellness. In fact, research suggests that routine dental visits […]
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Created on October 30, 2017
We love serving the patients who visit our Springfield office and continually foster trusting relationships by providing friendly service that revolves around the individual. Our years in dental practice, preceded by years of training, have taught us the skills we need to treat a wide variety of dental conditions. But this is not what makes […]
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Created on July 30, 2016
If you are a parent, it’s likely that before your baby was born you were thinking about interviewing pediatricians. It’s true that most soon-to-be-parents understand that having a trusted doctor in place is an important part of planning for baby. It’s also true that a trusted dentist is vital to a child’s health care from […]
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Created on April 15, 2016
It’s spring…a perfect time to consider adding these five tips to your dental care to-do-list and get yourself ready to welcome summer with a sunny, bright, happy smile: Clean your tongue. If you haven’t tried using a tongue scraper, you definitely should. A tongue scraper is the best way to rid your tongue of bacteria […]
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Created on May 30, 2015
If you are in need of a potentially complicated dental procedure or oral surgery such as bone grafting, implant placement, etc. it is important to understand that you have options for your treatment. DEKA CO2 lasers are one of the newest and most groundbreaking technologies in dental surgery today. Dr. David Peck is proud to […]
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