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Reasons for replacing missing teeth

Drs. David Peck, Mahmoud Homsi, Elwira Tyra, and Brian Seo of Taylor Street Dental in Springfield, MA work with patients regularly who are interested in replacing missing or extracted teeth. Approximately 40 million Americans have at least one missing tooth and need to consider their options for replacement. It’s important that patients replace their teeth […]

Can you wear your teeth down with clenching and grinding?

If you’re waking up in the morning with a tired, sore jaw and a headache, you might be dealing with a condition that is causing you to clench and grind your teeth while you sleep. Drs. Peck, Velastegui, and  Homsi of Taylor Street Dental in Springfield, MA also find that patients who struggle with this […]

What are the effects of bruxism?

While clenching and grinding of the teeth can seem like just an inconvenience for patients, there is more to the condition than patients realize. Springfield, MA patients who have been diagnosed with bruxism may also deal with expensive dental issues. This includes fixing broken restorations and increased sensitivity of the teeth due to wearing of […]

What do you know about TMJ/TMD?

Patients who have been told by their dentist that they have TMJ/TMD might be unsure as to what it is, what causes it, and what to do about it. Drs. Peck, Velastegui, and Homsi of Taylor Street Dental in Springfield, MA encourage patients to learn more about their condition to understand how it can impact […]

CURIOUS ABOUT TMJ?

Clicking and cracking and popping, oh my. Aches, pains and discomforts can be a normal part of life or they may signal a more serious problem. Jaw pain and popping is one of those annoying discomforts. Temporoalmandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), is a common condition suffered by over 10 million Americans. It’s caused by improper alignment […]

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