Quiz on Clear Braces from Greenfield Dentists

April 28, 2013

Filed under: Invisalign,Just for Fun — bghdental @ 2:56 am

We ended last month blogging about Invisalign, the clear solution for straightening teeth that we offer in our Greenfield office. For adults and teens that feel self-conscious about the idea of wearing braces but believe straight teeth will improve their quality of life and dental health, Invisalign can be a good alternative to traditional braces. Your Greenfield dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda, previously offered you FAQs on clear braces. Today we’re going to challenge you to a quiz to see how well you were paying attention.

Questions

Q1. True or false: Invisalign consists of the same aligners for all patients, so you must have a specific set of straightening needs that fall in line with that.

Q2. True or false: Invisalign aligners consist of one set of aligners per patient.

Q3. True or false: Dentists keep the different sizes and shapes of aligners in-office, much like optometrists keep different sizes and types of contact lenses in their office. (more…)

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Greenfield Family Dentists Highlight Fun and Interesting Facts

April 20, 2013

Filed under: Just for Fun,Patient Education — bghdental @ 11:28 pm

We try to teach you plenty of facts about important topics in dentistry in our weekly blog, but sometimes it’s fun to lighten things up a little. Here’s an example of a fun fact: chocolate (of the dark variety and in moderation) is not only good for your heart, but also your teeth? The reason is a compound called theobromine that is found in the cocoa bean and has been shown to harden tooth enamel. That’s not all. The American Dental Hygienist’s Association (ADA) reports that chocolate can inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans (bacteria that cause tooth decay). Read on for more interesting factoids related to dentistry from your Greenfield family dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda. (more…)

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Can Baking Soda Brighten Your Teeth?

April 15, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — bghdental @ 2:26 pm

Certain foods are best eaten in moderation. Cakes, pies, cookies, and anything full of sugar or refined carbohydrates are definitely best avoided if you want healthy teeth and a slim waistline. However, most baked goods contain one ingredient that some people swear by as a natural teeth whitener: baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate. Greenfield dentists, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda offer in-office and at-home teeth whitening procedures that are sure to give you a noticeably whiter and brighter smile in as little as an hour. However, for maintenance, an occasional dose of baking soda won’t hurt once in a while. Read on to understand why.

Sodium Bicarbonate Around the House

Sodium bicarbonate is a main ingredient in many baking recipes because of its ability to make things rise. Baking soda combines with any acid-containing ingredients in your recipe. The reaction of these two compounds results in gas bubbles to produce sumptuous, fluffy, well-risen desserts. Without this chemical reaction, your cookies would be flat, and you’d have two dozen sunken in muffins to throw out. Baking soda isn’t just for baking, however. (more…)

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Food Enhancements that Might Stain Your Teeth

April 8, 2013

Filed under: Patient Education,Teeth Whitening — bghdental @ 2:55 am

WhiteTeeth A white smile is the equivalent of a more youthful and vibrant appearance. No wonder teeth whitening has become one of the most highly requested cosmetic dental services available. Your Greenfield dentists offer more efficient and effective whitening and brightening solutions than the over-the-counter methods. Our professional in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments can produce maximum results to refresh and invigorate your gorgeous grin. After you have taken the time to whiten your teeth, you may want to be cautious about what you consume. Here are a few suggestions of foods to stay away from if stains are a concern.

Are You a Sushi Fan?

Soy sauce goes with rice as well as cheese goes with crackers, or ketchup goes with fries. The Japanese identified what has become known as the fifth taste – umami. The salty liquid known as soy sauce might go great as a dipping sauce when eating certain foods, but that dark brown color is not so hot for your teeth. If you simply can’t give up your favorite Japanese condiment, consider swishing water around in your mouth in between each soy sauce drenched sushi roll, so the dark color does not remain in contact with your teeth.

Mama Mia…Be Careful of Tomato Sauce (more…)

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