Dental exams & teeth cleaning in Western Massachusetts

Do You Need a Dental Exam, Oral Health Treatment, or Professional Cleaning?

To help you feel confident in your smile and address your unique dental needs, we offer a broad range of services and treatments, such as a thorough dental exam, professional cleaning and specialized services like gum disease treatment. You can expect our dentist to check your teeth and mouth for these common dental problems when you come in for your first appointment:

• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Teeth grinding
• Loss of bone
• Oral cancer

We have developed long-lasting relationships with many of our current patients and we are excited to welcome you to our experienced practice. Call us today to schedule a dental exam in Western Massachusetts.

Are You Aware of the Importance of Scheduling Professional Teeth Cleanings?

Although you likely maintain good oral health habits at home, you might be surprised to learn that it’s still possible for harmful plaque bacteria to form on your teeth, even with daily brushing and flossing. For this reason, regular dental exams and professional teeth cleanings are essential in ensuring the overall health of your mouth. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease, but by having this harmful bacteria removed during a professional cleaning, you can greatly reduce your chances of developing serious dental problems.

Are There Benefits to Gum Therapy?

The bacteria found in plaque, a sticky film that can accumulate on teeth after eating and drinking, cause gum disease. When plaque is removed by receiving dental cleanings twice a year and daily brushing and flossing, you can prevent gum disease and gingivitis. However, when plaque isn’t removed, it can harden into a material called calculus. This can only be removed by visiting your dentist for a thorough cleaning of your teeth. Tooth loss can occur if you do not seek periodontal treatment from a dentist.

What Causes Bad Breath?

Everyone has experienced bad breath at one time or another, and there are a variety of reasons why you might be struggling with it. Eating foods with a strong odor, poor brushing and flossing habits, dry mouth, tooth decay, and gum disease are just a few possible reasons for why bad breath occurs. A thorough dental exam, professional cleanings, specialized treatments, and recommendations on how you can improve your oral health at home are just a few ways we can help you control the problem. To learn how you can make bad breath a thing of the past, call our office today to schedule an appointment.

Everything You Should Know About the Test for Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is a common form of cancer that can be life-threatening. The disease is hard to detect on your own since it typically doesn’t present any symptoms in its initial stages. Early detection leads to early treatment, which can significantly increase survival rates for the disease. The test for oral cancer is non-invasive and can be performed at your routine dental exam in Western Massachusetts. We recommend the test for all patients over the age of 18. Call our office today to schedule an appointment.