Dr. Yogita Kanorwalla is a practitioner and clinical researcher with over 15 years of clinical experience. She studied dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She has an excellent track record in using the latest technology and advancements in the field of dentistry to provide the best-suited dental treatment to her patients. Patients of all ages are extremely comfortable with her approach to dentistry and she has had great success in helping patients overcome their fear of dentistry.
She conducts research and is a former member of the Executive Committee for the PEARL Network, organized and run by the New York University School of Dentistry and sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. She has presented research papers for the the World Health Organization.
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a condition that is uncomfortable and can greatly affect a patient's oral health. Patients may find that the dry mouth is enough to be bothersome and may seek treatment at their dental office. Notifying your dentist of problems associated with dry mouth is important in treating the issue and ensuring that your dental health is not affected because of it.
Families from Wilbraham, Hampden, Springfield, Ludlow, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Chicopee, Belchertown, and Monson will be delighted to know that their local private-practice dentist at Vanguard Dental provides dry mouth therapy.
Seeing your dentist and periodontist at Vanguard Dental regularly is essential in diagnosing and treating problems associated with dry mouth. Patients who suffer from dry mouth may have an increased risk for oral diseases, cavities, and other conditions. Diagnosis is the key to providing the proper treatment and addressing the issue at its core.
We will first determine what is causing the dry mouth. Sometimes, it is a side effect of a new medication. Regardless, it can increase your chances of having periodontal disease and dental caries, so finding a way to combat the problem will ensure that it does not cause damage to your oral health.
At Vanguard Dental, we will ensure proper treatment of dry mouth. We will request that patients come in for regular oral examinations and cleanings, and possibly fluoride treatments. Any dental concern that arises should be addressed immediately to keep problems from progressing past the point of repair. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly may help. If standard methods of addressing dry mouth do not work, your dentist can prescribe special mouthwashes to assist in relieving you of the side effects that can occur from dry mouth. Talking with your dentist about the problem will allow her to provide the best solution for you.
Other at-home ways to improve salivary stimulation include the use of a humidifier in the home, sugar-free candies and mints, and the consumption of water to hydrate the body. We can educate you about the various ways that you can improve the condition of dry mouth without specialized treatments. Although it may not completely rid the patient of the problem, it can help improve the condition and be of great use in conjunction with other dental considerations.
Hello. I am Dr. Yogita Kanorwalla and Vanguard Dental is my practice. I have a deeply rooted interest in clinical research, but not because I like to shut myself up in a lab, undisturbed, or work long hours at a computer. Despite a busy work schedule and family life, I invest additional hours in research because I believe that it benefits my patients and others seeking dental care.
Dentistry has come a long way since the brutal barbershop extractions of the 1700s, but our techniques and materials are still constantly evolving. That requires research to develop the safest, most effective, and most comfortable patient treatments.
I really enjoy seeing patients of all ages introducing the smallest ones to a lifetime of healthy smiles, and helping them overcome natural anxieties of the tween and teen years. I find it personally rewarding to develop caring relationships with adult patients, based on trust and confidentiality. Few experiences are more gratifying than seeing the face of a senior patient light up with the confidence of dentures he or she knows look natural and will restore ability to eat well.
I and my team at Vanguard Dental aren't satisfied with dentistry methods that are good enough. We're constantly investing in advanced equipment and training to deliver a more fulfilling patient experience. We utilize cutting edge technologies like laser dentistry, digital radiography (a low radiation alternative to x-rays), intraoral cameras, and digital imaging for accurate diagnosis and patient education, and much more. A few other area dentists also offer advanced technologies, but the Vanguard Dental difference is that we apply it with a gentle, compassionate touch.
The people of Springfield and its extended areas never fail to surprise me with their upbeat attitudes toward oral health and their interest in treatment methods. I take pleasure in explaining treatment options because I think it helps my patients make better healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.
Some patients simply don't want that much procedural information because of dental anxiety. I am sensitive to that situation, assuring them that it is possible and realistic to enjoy the benefits of excellent dental care with relaxing nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation.
I am Dr. Yogita Kanorwalla, and I enjoy serving families in Springfield, Wilbraham, Hampden, Ludlow, East Longmeadow, Chicopee, Sixteen Acres, Indian Orchard, Granby, Palmer, and Belchertown. Call Vanguard Dental at 413-543-2555 to become my newest patient.