Created on January 25, 2024
Patients in Springfield, MA, who are in the later stages of life may experience certain dental and medical conditions that may impact their smile. This includes a condition known as “bite collapse.” The team of Taylor Street Dental is pleased to provide solutions for patients who have been diagnosed with this condition and ensures patients have […]
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Created on April 15, 2023
Cavities are a serious problem and can significantly impact your oral health. Let’s talk about a few interesting facts about tooth decay: The bacteria that cause cavities feed on the sugar you eat and produce acid, which slowly deteriorates your tooth enamel over time. Cavities affect patients of all ages, though children are especially vulnerable […]
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Created on May 30, 2022
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from bad breath, you know how embarrassing and frustrating it can be. You may have tried all sorts of home remedies with no success. If you have halitosis (the medical term for bad breath), don’t worry–you are not alone! The dentists of Taylor Street […]
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Created on October 15, 2020
Smoking cigarettes is a bad habit that some patients pick up during their adult years. While many patients say it reduces stress, this is minor in comparison to the damage smoking does to the entire body. Additionally, smokers tend to have specific oral health issues associated with this habit that can be expensive and damaging […]
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Created on August 30, 2015
There it is, right under your nose, and you may not even be aware…you have bad breath. Well, you’re not alone. Many people suffer unknowingly from halitosis, an all too common embarrassing condition. Much of the time, bad breath comes from gases produced by bacteria which accumulate in the mouth, on the teeth, gums and […]
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Created on July 15, 2015
Also known as gingival recession, gum recession occurs when the gums pull away from your teeth. This oral health problem can affect people of all ages but is quite common among the elderly. Treatment for gum recession will generally depend on the specific underlying cause. Therefore, a thorough assessment by our team at Taylor Street […]
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Created on January 14, 2015
If you are one of the many Americans that suffer from advanced gum disease, also known as periodontitis – it is important to know your treatment options. If allowed to grow untreated, periodontitis can lead to intense pain, and costly dental procedures – not to mention potential for complete tooth extractions. Scaling and root planing […]
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Created on May 30, 2014
Tooth erosion is often referred to as the silent epidemic when it comes to oral health. While the advances in oral health care today has come a long way, resulting to better quality of life, tooth erosion remains to be a common problem among individuals of all ages. We have even noticed a similar trend […]
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Created on December 15, 2013
The holiday season is finally here and nearly everyone is tempted to indulge in pastries, desserts, chocolates, candies, and all types of sweets imaginable. Here at our Massachusetts dental practice, we encourage our clients, both the young and the old, to mindfully consider their consumption of sweets this holiday season for their teeth’s sake. You […]
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Created on September 10, 2013
Temporomandibular Joint disorder is one of the major causes of headaches although we should not confuse headaches caused by TMJ with a migraine. Dr. David I. Peck can diagnose the causes of headaches or migraines and recommend a treatment plan for TMJ in Massachusetts area. TMJ is mainly caused by improper function of the jaw […]
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