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Greenfield Dentists Can Help With Dental Anxiety

November 2, 2012

Filed under: Dental Anxiety,Family Dentistry — bghdental @ 6:46 pm

Dental anxiety is nothing that a patient should be ashamed of. In fact, there are very few people that march into a dental office without some degree of nerves. You are definitely not alone if you put off checkups, or dental procedures, out of fear of pain and discomfort. Many dentists are beginning to take the phobias of their patients seriously, by ensuring that they provide an office that will put even the most fearful minds at ease. Your Greenfield dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda, describe some of the efforts we have made to offer our patients a relaxing and pleasant dental experience.

A Friendly Staff Puts Patients at Ease

When you’re feeling apprehensive, sometimes it just takes a warm, smiling, friendly face to calm the nerves. Our office staff and doctors put forth the effort to make you feel comfortable the moment you walk through our door. Communication is paramount in setting someone’s mind at ease, so we are open to answering any questions you might have. Feel free to express your concerns and even your fears. There is no worry that won’t be taken seriously. We will also explain the instruments and procedures to you, as we understand that fear of the unknown is the biggest part of dental anxiety. If you know that you are well taken care of, and understand the methods and procedures we’ll be using to keep your smile attractive and healthy, you’ll be amazed at how pleasant going to the dentist can be.

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Greenfield Dentists Wish You a Happy Halloween

October 25, 2012

In a time in American history when most people are on a pretty strict budget, the average household will still spend around $44 on Halloween candy. Is your house already overflowing with lollipops, bubblegum, gummies of all shapes and sizes, and, of course, chocolate?  As delicious as candy can be, excessive sugar consumption can be a contributor to cavities. The bacteria that cause tooth decay enjoy sugar as much as a trick-or-treating first grader. The problem is bacteria can metabolize sugar into lactic acid, wearing down your tooth enamel. Still, we don’t want to spoil the fun, so your Greenfield dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda, want to share some fun facts about candy, as long as you promise to keep up with brushing and flossing during this tempting time of year.

Chocolate Can Actually Be Good for Your Teeth

You’ve probably heard reports that chocolate can be good for your heart, in moderation, but good for your teeth? Theobromine is a compound in the cocoa bean, which has been shown to actually harden tooth enamel.  According to the American Dental Hygienist’s Association (ADA) chocolate can inhibit Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that cause cavities. Of course, if you want to enjoy chocolate for dental and overall health benefits, the darker, plain forms of chocolate are your best choices. (more…)

Greenfield Dentists Welcome You to Our New Dental Blog

October 18, 2012

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Family Dentistry — bghdental @ 7:05 pm

Welcome to the BGH Dentistry blog. We are a comprehensive family dental practice, and we look forward to providing you with weekly blog posts that relate to dentistry and our office. The world has become a very exciting place thanks to the internet. The excitement of being able to share information, knowledge, studies, and advances with our current and prospective patients is exciting to Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda. We hope to be your Greenfield dentists for many years to come.

The Importance a Family Dentist

We understand the importance of the family unit. This makes us especially proud to cater to multiple generations of the same family. In fact, within our team of doctors, we have a father/daughter/son-in-law. Our dedication to dental care for families extends to children’s dentistry. Many of our patients agree that having one dentist office that will provide a full array of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care, for them and their children, gives them piece of mind when it comes to their oral health. (more…)

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