Created on October 30, 2020
Taking care of the teeth and gums is more than just brushing and flossing each day. What you eat and drink can also impact your oral health. Drs. Peck, Velastegui, and Homsi of Taylor Street Dental in Springfield, MA encourage patients to ask questions about how their nutrition can improve—or negatively impact—the teeth and gums. […]
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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 September 30, 2020
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 […]
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Created on September 15, 2020
Many patients who visit the team at Taylor Street Dental are considering aesthetic treatments to improve the appearance of their smiles. Our team, including Drs. Peck, Velastegui, and Homsi, are available to assist patients in the area of Springfield, MA with cosmetic dentistry, and encourage patients to consider the options available to repair imperfections. Cracked, […]
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Created on August 30, 2020
It’s no surprise when patients learn that high sugar intake can negatively impact their health. But at the same time, consumption of sugars and sweets can also impact one’s oral health. Drs. Peck, Velastegui, and Homsi of Taylor Street Dental in Springfield, MA are committed to educating patients on the ways in which sweets affect […]
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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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