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Enjoy Fantastic Dental Implant Care in Greenfield, MA

May 28, 2015

Filed under: dental implants,Gum Disease,Uncategorized — Tags: dental implants — tntadmin @ 2:44 pm

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.

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Give Your Gums Star Treatment with Periodontal Disease Therapy

May 19, 2014

Filed under: Gum Disease,Uncategorized — Tags: Amherst, Bagley Goodwin and Hrinda, Conway, Deerfield, Dr. Christopher Goodwin, Dr. Jenna Bagley, Dr. M Sean Hrinda, Greenfield, Northampton, Northfield, periodontal disease, Shelburne Falls, Turner Falls — tntadmin @ 5:23 pm

People often forget that to have a healthy result, one must have a healthy foundation. Many people believe that as long as your teeth are straight and white, they are healthy. Unfortunately, not much attention is paid to the gums, which are the most crucial contributors to a healthy smile. Gum (periodontal) disease is when your gums are under attack, and it can result in unhealthy teeth. Our experienced doctors are dedicated to making sure your gums are as healthy as they can be, which is why they offer periodontal therapy to their patients.

Periodontal disease affects over 80% of the population, which makes it one of the more common diseases out there. One point that may be shocking is the fact that many people may not even be aware that they are suffering from periodontal disease, leaving their mouths to ongoing infection and deterioration. Some of the most common signs of periodontal disease are swollen gums, gums that bleed when you brush or floss, tenderness, and loose teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to an increased risk in heart disease, stroke, dementia, and much, much more.

When you come in for your appointment, we will tackle your periodontal disease with scaling and root planing. These procedures allow us to remove plaque and tartar from below the gum line. This way, we are able to remove all of the harmful bacteria in areas that your toothbrush and flossing cannot reach, giving you a clear mouth! We will also be able to smooth the root surfaces, making it more difficult for tartar to build. We will give you antibiotics for your gum disease, helping your mouth heal, then close the appointment with instructions on how to better take care of your gums. If you’re interested in how our doctors are able to help you with your periodontal disease, make an appointment at our office, and we’d be more than happy to help.

Do you want to find out how the doctors at Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda can help you? Call us today for an appointment at our Greenfield office. Our team will be happy to assess your needs and recommend a specific plan. If you have any questions afterwards, do not hesitate to ask. We offer care to patients from Greenfield, Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turner Falls, Northfield, Amherst, Northampton, and beyond.

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Greenfield, MA Dentists Educate on Gum Disease

May 24, 2013

Filed under: Family Dentistry,Gum Disease — bghdental @ 2:29 pm

GumsAndTeeth Don’t panic if one of your Greenfield, MA dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda. tell you that you have gum disease at your next checkup. While we are passionate about trying to prevent gum disease when possible, the problem is pervasive. In fact, roughly 80% of American adults have some form of gum disease as we speak. You may be one of the majority, or on your way to your first signs of gingivitis (early gum disease). Education and implementation of proper oral hygiene at home can help.

Preventing Gum Disease Before it Starts

You can start your gum disease prevention in two simple ways:

You should visit your Greenfield, MA dentists for checkups and cleanings every six months, year after year. A mere 24% of people in the United States follow this schedule, but it’s never too late to make a change. Gum disease is inflammation that results from infection. It begins with plaque, which calcifies into tartar. When tartar develops, there’s only one person that can clean it off safely and properly – your dental hygienist. This is why twice annual cleanings are so important.
Twice daily brushing, daily flossing, and swishing your mouth with a germ killing rinse approved by the ADA (American Dental Association) will keep plaque and tartar from building up quickly between dental cleanings. Follow a proper regimen, and you’ll likely find that your dental checkups get easier and easier, and your dentist and hygienist will be congratulating you for the good work. (more…)

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Living with Gum Recession from Greenfield General Dentists

March 3, 2013

Filed under: Gum Disease,Patient Education — bghdental @ 4:34 pm

Gum Disease Healthy gums are crucial in maintaining dental health. Natural aging brings a number of general health concerns, and gum recession is on that list. Unfortunately, you can’t guarantee prevention of gum recession, but you can turn to dental hygiene and preventive dental care to stave off the oral health complications that come along with growing older. Your Greenfield general dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda, will explain more about receding gum tissue.

The Start of Gum Recession

Gums serve both cosmetic and functional purposes, framing your smile and protecting the roots of your teeth from bacterial proliferation. When gum tissue recedes as a result of gum disease or aging, the spaces between your teeth become more prominent and the roots of teeth become partially exposed. This heightens the risk of tooth decay, root infection, and tooth abscesses.. It’s (more…)

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Greenfield Dentists Present Gum Disease Research: Protein Power

February 2, 2013

Filed under: Gum Disease,Preventive Dentistry — bghdental @ 7:46 pm

Preventive dentistry focuses on the health of your gums and teeth so that dental issues won’t arise in the future. Think of preventive dental care as a similar concept to maintaining your car with oil changes and other such things that will keep the automobile from much more expensive and time-consuming mechanical work in the future. Periodontal disease (gum disease) consists of inflammation when gums are infiltrated by bacteria. Gum recession and tooth loss are down the road if gum disease isn’t tended to with help from your dentist. Periodontal treatments and a new outlook on prevention can help with future gum disease issues, but there’s no definitive cure for gum disease. However, your Greenfield family dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda will highlight a new study that focuses on utilizing protein filled capsules to alleviate periodontal disease.

Gum Disease Research

Dr. Steven Little presented research at the 244^th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society regarding protein in relation to periodontal disease. The study began with laboratory experiments on mice. Efforts were set forth to discern if regrowth of the gingival tissues ravaged by periodontal disease was possible. Scientists focused on the periodontal response to protein exposure as a means of halting gum disease and restoring gum tissues. (more…)

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