April marks National Facial Protection Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding our faces (and our child’s) during sports activities. While helmets and pads are common gear for protecting against …
Cosmetic Bonding for Dental Flaws
A confident smile can make a significant difference in your confidence and life. And due to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, it’s easier than ever to address common dental imperfections. Among the many cosmetic dental procedures …
The Advantages of Same Day Crowns
At Ascent Dental Care, where we are committed to providing cutting-edge dental solutions to our patients in East Longmeadow, MA, and surrounding areas. One of the remarkable advancements we offer is Same Day Crowns, a …
Oral Health and Wellness: The Surprising Connection for a Healthier New Year
As we step into the New Year, many of us set resolutions to improve our overall well-being. While common resolutions often revolve around fitness and nutrition, one aspect that is often overlooked is oral health. …
Exploring Sedation Dentistry Options at Ascent Dental Care
For many individuals, the mere thought of visiting the dentist induces anxiety and fear. The fear of dental procedures, commonly known as dental phobia, often leads people to avoid necessary oral health care, resulting in …
The Science of Teeth Whitening: Options and Best Practices
A bright, radiant smile is often considered a key element of a confident and attractive appearance. If you’re looking to enhance the brilliance of your smile, you’re not alone. Teeth whitening has become a popular …
What Is a Dental Emergency?
When it comes to dental emergencies, time is of the essence. A sudden toothache, a knocked-out tooth, or a broken crown can cause immense pain and anxiety, requiring immediate attention from a professional dentist. Dental …
Why Invisalign is the Perfect Solution for Straightening Your Teeth
In the quest for a confident and radiant smile, many individuals seek practical and discreet methods to align their teeth. Invisalign, a revolutionary orthodontic treatment, has gained immense popularity as an alternative to traditional metal …
When Should You Get Veneers?
Dental imperfections can significantly impact self-confidence and hinder our desire to smile freely. Fortunately, advancements in cosmetic dentistry have provided us with a solution to transform our smiles and boost our self-esteem: dental veneers. If …
Unveiling Your Best Smile: How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Boost Your Confidence and Self-Esteem
Every smile tells a unique story, and at Ascent Dental Care, we believe everyone should have a smile they can be proud of. A radiant smile doesn’t only spread positivity and joy, but it also …
Regain Your Smile: Exploring Treatment Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth
Losing a tooth can have a significant impact on your smile, confidence, and overall oral health. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers a range of effective treatment options to replace missing teeth and restore your smile to …
Are Dental Implants Safe?
Do you need dental implants or think you may in the future? Implants have been used for decades to replace missing and damaged teeth, which can cause problems if left untreated. But are dental implants …
How To Replace Missing Teeth
Are you missing a tooth or several? You may be at risk of losing teeth in the future because of gum disease like periodontitis. This can cause a lack of confidence that a healthy smile …
5 Easy Dental Habits For Kids
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. In honor of this, this article discusses 5 easy dental habits for kids to practice daily. Establishing healthy dental hygiene practices early on is essential to keep them …
Types of Dental Implants
If you have been told that you need dental implants, chances are you have some questions about the process. There are several types of options available and understanding which one is right for you can …
Dental Habits for The New Year
Life is busy, and it can be tempting to put dental concerns and visits aside when other tasks are vying for your attention. However, staying up-to-date with healthy dental habits is important to ensure your …
CEREC Crown Same Day Restoration: 3 Things To Know
Do you need to get a crown in the future? Are you assuming it will be a long, drawn-out process filled with multiple dentist visits? While sometimes this can be the case, CEREC crowns can …
5 Invisalign Benefits
So you’re considering Invisalign for you or someone in your family. But should you? What are some of the benefits of Invisalign versus other options? Understanding the advantages of Invisalign can be helpful when deciding …
5 Dental Services To Schedule This Fall
Your dental health is important. An established routine can help get and keep your teeth and gums healthy for years to come. At Ascent Dental Care, we have several services for you to choose from …
Dental Implants Process: Step By Step
Do you need to get dental implants in the near future? Wondering what the dental implant process looks like? If so, you might feel anxious, especially if you don’t know what to expect. The dental …
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy At Home
Just like you take care of your body to keep it healthy and strong, your teeth need proper care as well. If you neglect taking care of your teeth and gums, you may be at …
Why Is Summer the Best Time To Get Braces?
Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the pool, beach days, and braces. Yes, you read that right. If you are considering braces or Invisalign in 2022 for your child or teen, summer is …
Cosmetic Dentistry For Confidence
Ready to claim your confidence and finally have a smile you can’t stop showing off? Cosmetic dentistry is a great way to improve the look and feel of your teeth, and at Ascent Dental Care, …
Good Dental Hygiene
Taking care of your teeth keeps your smile bright and keeps you healthy. In addition, a dental hygiene routine can help prevent gum disease, cavities, and other health issues tied to bad dental hygiene. While …
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. It is estimated that 13-24% of people fear (and avoid) going to the dentist. Typically when we fear something, we avoid it altogether. However, …
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants replace tooth roots. Implants provide a foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth created to blend in with your natural teeth. Dental implants can also aid in the prevention of jaw bone loss. …
New Year, New Smile?
Is this the year that you finally get that perfect smile you have been dreaming about? We know many people set resolutions for losing weight, saving money, and reading more- but don’t forget to add …
Habits To Keep Your Teeth Clean and Healthy In 2022
New year, new smile? Keep your teeth clean, healthy, and dazzling with our happy teeth guide for 2022. If you’re going to keep any new years resolution, this is one to stick to! Don’t Miss …
4 Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures to Treat Yourself to This Holiday
During the holiday season, it’s common to spend time and money on people other than yourself. It’s a wonderful thing to give to others, but don’t forget yourself! The holidays are a great time to …
Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Are you missing one or several teeth? Curious about whether dental implants are a good choice for you? With the advancement of technology, more people can have access to dental implants than ever before. For …
Dental Implants vs Partial Dentures and Full Dentures: Which is Right for You?
If you have one or two missing teeth, you may want a solution that gives you the ability to chew and talk as you did before. Maybe you also want something to boost your confidence …
Do You Need Braces?
Orthodontic braces, as we know them, have essentially been around for the last several centuries. However, technological advancements in orthodontics provide solutions to several conditions aside from fixing crooked teeth. Here are some of the …
How to Prevent Poor Summertime Tooth Habits
Practicing good dental hygiene is important throughout the year, but summertime can be a uniquely interesting season to address potential concerns. For most people, summer involves beach days, outdoor gatherings, and poolside lounging – all …
What is Sedation Dentistry?
For many Americans, a visit to the dentist comes with anxiety and maybe even fear. Others may need a procedure, like a tooth extraction, that requires some more intricate work in the mouth. If you …
Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Here are the Signs
When it comes to dental and other oral conditions, sleep apnea is probably not considered as much. However, sleep apnea affects about 25% of men and 10% of women. There are two kinds of sleep …
Should You Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out
These days, getting your wisdom teeth out is seen as almost a rite of passage. Many people get their wisdom teeth out as a teenager or in their early 20’s. Have you ever wondered why …
Signs and Symptoms of TMD
Does your jaw hurt when you chew? Do you grind your teeth at night? These symptoms, as well as others, are potentially indicative of a TMJ disorder. Some estimates suggest that about 10 million Americans …
The Relationship Between Straight Teeth and Good Hygiene
Most people want a beautiful smile with straight teeth for aesthetic reasons, but there are specific health benefits that come with it as well. Several studies have shown that there is a link between oral …
Invisalign Vs. Traditional Braces
If you’re looking to get orthodontic treatment done on your teeth, there are several options available. Depending on your budget, orthodontic concerns, or time constraints, you might find one option more practical than another. This …
Should I Get Dental Implants?
Have you lost a tooth due to injury or tooth decay? Tooth loss is a common problem for many Americans, and the risk factors increase with age. In fact, 30% of Americans between ages 65-75 …
Simple Tricks to Protect Your Teeth This Halloween
Halloween has its many attributes: creative costumes, extreme candy consumption, and the time of year that’s arguably a dentist’s worst nightmare. As much as everyone loves candy, it’s a well-known fact that overconsuming sugar, especially …
Pregnancy and Oral Care
You know that oral hygiene is important to maintain throughout your life, but what about during pregnancy? There are some very good reasons to take even better care of your teeth while you’re pregnant because …
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Confidence
When it comes to dentistry, having a healthy smile is only part of the story. It’s important to make sure your teeth are strong and healthy, but let’s face it – there’s something about feeling …
How Often to Brush, Floss, and Have Your Teeth Cleaned
Preventive dental care is essential for good oral health. By going to the dentist regularly and practicing good oral hygiene habits at home, you can lower your risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Here’s …
The Pros and Cons of Dental Bridges
There are three potential solutions for replacing missing teeth: dentures, fixed partial dentures, and dental implants. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but today we’re going to focus on the pros and cons of …
Top 3 Reasons to See Your Dentist Regularly
Most people know that going to the dentist regularly is important, but if you’ve skipped a routine visit or two, it can be difficult to get back on track. The longer you put off picking …
Dental Phobia: What You Need to Know
Dental phobia and anxiety are more common than you might think. Sometimes one bad experience in the past is enough to create a lifelong aversion to visiting the dentist. Other times, a fear of needles …
Fixed vs. Removable Implant Options
Once you’ve decided that you want to get dental implants, you’ll have another choice to make: fixed vs. removable dentures. (These two options may also be described as screw-in vs. snap-on.) The difference, as suggested …
4 Tips to Protect Your Teeth as You Get Older
Our bodies show their age in many ways. Hair gets grayer, we get fine lines and crow’s feet, and aches and pains seemingly appear overnight. There’s another way that our bodies change as we get …
3 Reasons to Choose a CEREC Same Day Crown
If you need a dental crown, you may be weighing your options between a traditional crown and a CEREC same day crown. While getting a crown immediately sounds like an ideal option for busy schedules, …
What Exactly Is Invisalign, and How Does It Work?
We’re all very familiar with traditional metal braces. They’ve been used for decades to straighten misaligned teeth and correct bite problems because they work. Of course, the downside of metal braces is that they’re not …
Do You Have TMJ? 3 Symptoms Not to Ignore
Have you ever had pain in your jaw? Ever had difficulty chewing? If so, it is possible that you had temporomandibular joint disorder, or commonly known as TMJ. These joints are found on both sides …
Why Choose a CEREC Crown?
My name is Dr. Kevin Coughlin owner of Ascent Dental Care and one of the first dentist in the United States to purchase a CEREC unit in the early 1990’s. A lot has happened since …
Reasons To Invest in Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you know anyone who wants ugly teeth? Of course not, so why do some many people have less than an ideal smile… There are many reasons but some that you may not have considered …
Considerations For Smile Makeover
At ADC our goal is more than beautiful teeth, it is creating a perfect marriage between your face, skin complexion, lips and gingival or gum tissue. If all these factors are not addressed, then creating …