You were enjoying some linguini with the clams that make Massachusetts famous, when the romantic night out with your sweetheart took an unexpected turn. The chef missed a small piece of shell in your pasta. When you bit down, this broke one of your teeth. You know the team at BGH Dental won’t be able to fix this with a filling – the problem is simply beyond this. Luckily for you, though, they recommend a CEREC same-day crown to restore the broken tooth. Rather than waiting weeks for a permanent replacement, this revolutionary technology gives you the smile of your dreams in just one visit. The team of experts explains everything about CEREC in this post.
Find Out How CEREC Crowns Treat Your Smile Royally
March 13, 2017
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Do I Need To See My Dentist In Greenfield? Isn’t Brushing Enough?
January 13, 2017
You always take good care of your teeth at home – you brush and floss twice daily and never miss a day. Since you have an established dental hygiene regimen, you might wonder, ‘Do I really need to see my dentist in Greenfield, or is the recommendation for going to my dentist twice a year really just a marketing ploy?’ The experts at BGH Dental set the record straight on why brushing and flossing are great maintenance, but will never take the place of seeing a professional for regular checkups and cleanings.
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Eliminate Stains with Your Dentist in Deerfield
December 4, 2016
Nothing caps off the end of the week like a nice full glass of wine. The weekend doesn’t really begin until you hear the cork pop out of the bottle. At that moment, the only thing you have to worry about is what to pair it with…at least that was the plan. As you’re brushing your teeth that evening, you notice they are distinctly yellow. What happened? Unfortunately, wine, like many other foods and drinks, can stain your teeth over time. What can you do about it? Simply brushing isn’t going to give you the results you want, and this is where your dentist in Deerfield at Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda can help. (more…)
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Why Would My Dentist Recommend a Deep Cleaning?
November 29, 2016
With so much information emerging about the connections between your oral health and your overall health, we know that it’s never been more important to take charge of your oral health. We now understand that periodontal (gum) disease has a direct link with other health concerns in the body such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Your preventative care appointments are your first line of defense against issues such as gum disease, since we screen you for it at every checkup. Learn more here about why your dentist would recommend a deep cleaning.
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Your Dentist in Greenfield Discusses Invisalign vs Six Month Smiles
July 24, 2016
Living with crooked teeth affects your confidence and your oral health. Did you know that teeth that overlap are harder to keep clean when you brush and floss? This puts you at a higher risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease. A bite that is misaligned may also cause or contribute to a jaw joint disorder known as TMJ that causes neck and shoulder pain, and headaches. Besides the oral health issues, you may also feel embarrassed about the appearance of your smile, which affects your personal and professional relationships. The good news is that there are different options for straightening your teeth discreetly. Your dentist in Greenfield discusses Invisalign vs Six Month Smiles.
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Greenfield Dentists Talk About 4 Important Tips For a Healthy Mouth
June 28, 2016
Regular visits to your dental provider are always your first line of defense against tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancer. Removing plaque build up, x-rays, and a thorough examination are all designed to help you maintain optimum oral health. While your dentist is your partner in maintaining oral health, there are actually many things you can do to keep your mouth healthy in between your regular dental visits. Your Greenfield dentists talk about four important ways you can keep your mouth healthy.
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CEREC Crowns in Greenfield
November 19, 2015
The dentists and their team at Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda PC in Greenfield, MA, realize that you may not be thrilled to hear that you have a tooth that needs a crown. In your mind’s eye, you may see yourself missing work, driving back and forth to our office and spending hours in the dentist’s chair. Well, you can erase that picture! We have purchased the CEREC system, which allows us to complete your crown procedure in just one visit.
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How to Fix Your Missing Teeth
June 17, 2015
Whether you just lost your tooth, or you have a tooth that hasn’t been replaced after an extended period of time, it is essential for your dental health that you replace missing teeth. At Bagley, Goodwin, & Hirinda we help you find a tooth replacement solution that fits your needs, budget and schedule. Call our friendly staff today to schedule your tooth replacement consultation. Our family-friendly Greenfield, MA dental practice will work with you to quickly replace your missing teeth and restore your beautiful smile.
Why Replace Missing Teeth
Replacing missing teeth is not just about restoring your beautiful, healthy smile. Replacing missing teeth is beneficial to your overall dental health. Spaces left by missing teeth can allow dental drift where your surrounding teeth move to fill the space. Dental drift can completely change your bite, leave gaps in teeth, undo pricey orthodontic straightening, and a misaligned bite puts you at risk for TMJ.
Another effect missing teeth have on oral health is the deterioration of gum tissue and bone density. Without the root to support gum tissue and stimulate the jawbone to maintain density, rapid deterioration can be seen. Depending on age, in just a few months you can see a noticeable change of your facial features due to the change in gum tissue and bone density.
Our Tooth Replacement Options
Whenever possible, we want to preserve your original tooth. This is often difficult due to the extremely time sensitive nature of lost tooth replacement. If you do loose a tooth, clean both the tooth and the socket and try to replace the tooth and hold it in place by biting down on gauze. Always handle a tooth by the crown, and avoid touching the root. If you are unable to replace the tooth, hold the tooth between your cheek and gums or store in a glass of milk until you can get to our office. Call us as soon as possible, so we can prepare to see you immediately. If the tooth can be replaced in about an hour, we are generally able to reattach it with no problem.
If we are unable to replace your natural tooth, there are numerous other tooth replacement options that will look and feel great. Our practice offers dental implants, bridges, partials and dentures to meet any tooth replacement needs.
To maximize gum tissue and jawbone density retention, dental implants are highly effective. The implant is a titanium post set in the gum to replace the root. A crown is anchored to the post to create a permanent replacement tooth that functions just like a natural tooth. Implant technology can also be used on multiple teeth or a full arch. Implant supported dentures are semi-permanent and help many denture wearers regain the ability to eat their favorite crunchy, sticky or chewy food. Additional, because implant supported dentures do not block the pallet, patients are able to taste more flavors in their food.
If implants are not a viable option for you, single tooth and multiple tooth replacement can be done using crowns and bridges. Because you do not have a root or implant to anchor a crown, a bridge connects a crown to the surrounding teeth. This is an effective tooth replacement option that is minimally invasive and can help restore your bite to full strength.
Partial dentures or partials are a good option when you might need multiple crown and bridge treatments. Partials are made up of a set of customized artificial teeth that are attached to a plastic support that is made to resemble your gum line. Like a crown and bridge, partials are anchored to surrounding teeth for stability.
Finally, traditional dentures are made to replace an upper or lower arch or a full-set of teeth. Traditional dentures attach to your gums using adhesive, and provide facial shape and support to those who have lost all of the teeth in one or both arches. This is an effective method of returning a patient’s ability to articulate and thoroughly chew their meals.
Schedule an Examination
If you are missing one or more teeth, don’t waste another minute trying to decide whether you should replace them. Let the professionals at Bagley, Goodwin & Hirinda PC help you find the best tooth replacement treatment for you. Call to schedule a consultation with the knowledgeable dental staff at our Greenfield, MA office. We welcome patients form surrounding areas including Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turners Falls, Northfield, and Amherst.
Enjoy Fantastic Dental Implant Care in Greenfield, MA
May 28, 2015
People lose their teeth for a variety of reasons: injury, trauma, dental caries (tooth decay), and gum (periodontal) disease. Drs. Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda offer citizens in Greenfield, MA replacement teeth that look gorgeous and function just like healthy, natural teeth. Say goodbye to traditional dentures, partials or bridges to replace teeth and say hello to more contemporary versions of these prosthetics, as well as dental implants.
Replacing Missing Teeth
Common tooth-loss factors:
- Tooth decay
- Root canal failure
- Large cavities
- Dental injuries
- Gum disease (Periodontitis)
- Trauma to the mouth (tooth injury)
- Excessive wear and tear
- Congenital defects
If it’s the finest services you are looking for, you have come to the right place. Below is a detailed list of the services we offer our patients:
- Implants
- Bridges
- Partials
- Dentures
One of our services in particular, dental implants, is one of our most popular. To explain what dental implants are, we will have to dig deeper.
Dental Implants
Advances in dentistry have made replacing teeth easier than ever. Dental implant technology enables us to place a small, titanium wire in the space left by a missing tooth. This post can support a crown, bridge, partial or denture. Healthy teeth adjacent to the space are uninvolved, which is not the case with other prosthetics. Because dental implants feature a crown-and-root structure like natural teeth, they offer patients a prosthetic that feels totally natural.
The benefits to having dental implant dentistry are many including properly aligning your bite, natural-looking teeth, better oral health, bone loss prevention and so much more. Dental implant patients enjoy restored function, which allows a healthy diet of hard-to-chew foods, improved speech and more. Your new smile will boost your confidence, enhance your appearance and improve your quality of life.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Drs. Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda have been providing dentistry to patients of the Pioneer Valley and Franklin County for over 40 years. Our office is located in Greenfield, MA, and we proudly serve the surrounding communities of Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turners Falls, Northfield, Amherst and beyond.
Porcelain Veneers from your Cosmetic Dentist in Greenfield, MA
April 17, 2015
When you see your smile in a photograph, are you gazing at the smile you have or the smile you truly want? If you don’t have the smile you want, then there are a number of cosmetic dentistry treatments that can help. One of the most popular is porcelain veneers. These modern dental wonders allow you to conceal the smile you have and create the smile you want. The cosmetic dentists at Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda have used porcelain veneers to give many people in Greenfield, MA, new smiles and the can give you a beautiful smile, too.
Porcelain veneers can cover a number of smile imperfections including:
- Teeth that are chipped or slightly cracked
- Stained or discolored teeth that have not responded to teeth whitening
- Teeth that have gaps in between them
- Somewhat crooked teeth
- Misshaped teeth
Although porcelain veneers are certainly cosmetic, they also fall into the category of restorative dentistry, because they help protect the teeth they cover from sustaining any further damage.
The Porcelain Veneer Process
The first step in getting your new smile involves meeting with one of our dentists and determining if there are any oral health concerns that need to be addressed before your veneers are placed. Once cleared, then you and the dentist will discuss the kind of smile you want. We’ll likely need to take x-rays, photos, and impressions of your teeth that will be sent to our cosmetic dental lab to fabricate your custom designed porcelain veneers.
To prepare your teeth for veneers, a minimal amount of enamel will be removed from the facial surface of the teeth in your smile zone. Then, your veneers—which are ultra-thin layers of dental porcelain—are adhesively bonded to your teeth. The dentist carefully trims and sculpts the veneers for a perfect finish. When the procedure is complete, you’ll have a new and photogenic smile.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to learn more about porcelain veneers, then call the office of Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda and ask for a consultation. We serve patients in Greenfield, MA, as well as the surrounding areas of Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turner Falls, Northfield, Amherst, and Northampton.