• posted: Apr. 29, 2025

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2025

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Waterbury, Connecticut office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2025

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2025

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2025

Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2025

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2025

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2025

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2025

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2025

The bags are packed, the trunk is loaded, the route is programmed into your GPS, the playlist is set, and your destination awaits! Sometimes there’s just nothing more appealing than Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2025

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2025

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2025

Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2025

A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2025

One of the greatest features our team at John R. Gagné, D.D.S. offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2025

Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix Read More