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Sleep apnea doesn’t just affect you. It affects your loved ones too, since loud and frequent snoring is one of the most common symptoms. Helping your household get a better night’s rest is just of many reasons to treat your sleep apnea.  If you have obstructive sleep apnea, your tongue or other soft tissue blocks your airways and ...

Dental implants are growing in popularity. According to the National Library of Medicine, while less than 1 percent of people had implants in 2000, the number grew to nearly 6 percent by 2016. And it’s projected that up to 23 percent of people will choose to replace teeth with implants in 2026.  There are lots of good reasons for this ...

Graduation season is just around the corner! If you are looking for ways to reward the grad in your life, consider giving them the gift of white teeth. Beautiful pearly whites will help them have more success in job interviews and leave great impressions as they network in their field. At our practice, we’ve made teeth whitening easy with ...

You deserve to have the smile of your dreams. We offer orthodontic treatments, like Invisalign and braces, to help you achieve your smile goals! We know that every patient’s mouth is unique, so we’ll choose which treatment is right for you together.  Watch this short video from one of our patients, Madison, taking about her own ...

If you brush your teeth twice a day, you are already ahead of the game when it comes to a good oral care routine. However, are you sure you are using the right tooth brushing techniques? We’re sharing an easy-to-follow guide to help brush up on your at-home teeth cleaning routine. Also, don’t forget to floss beforehand! Wondering how your ...

Don't hide your teeth in photos or cover your mouth when you smile because you're embarrassed by discolored, chipped, and gapped teeth. There's an easy answer to fix your problem this holiday season. Dental veneers from Neil Hoss, DMD in Tolland, CT, can restore your smile in as few as two visits.  Porcelain veneers cover gaps, ugly ...

Did you know there are comfortable, discreet ways to straighten your teeth? Say goodbye to uncomfortable metal braces with Invisalign. Invisalign orthodontic treatment at Neil Hoss, DMD, in Vernon, CT, can be a practically invisible and reliable way to straighten your smile without a mouth full of metal. One of the top orthodontic treatments ...

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is around the corner! Before the busyness begins, come visit us to beautify your smile in time for this festive time of year. We offer cosmetic and restorative treatments that make it easy to give your smile a boost. For example, you can: Cover flaws with veneers or tooth bondingRepair damage with ...

When you straighten your teeth, it isn’t just improving your appearance. It’s also about health too! Straight teeth are easier to clean and offer fewer places for bacteria to hide. Plus, when your alignment is off that can trigger bite problems and issues with your TMJ (temporomandibular joint). One of the treatments so many of our ...

If you are planning a trip this summer, it’s important to stay on top of your oral health. When you return, the last thing you want to worry about is newly-formed dental problems. Today we’re sharing a few tips to maintain good oral health while you’re on vacation.  Get a checkup before you go. Haven’t had a visit to the ...