Bagley, Goodwin, & Hrinda Dental Blog

As a conscientious parent, you are always trying to instill positive habits into your little one’s life early on. This includes a great oral hygiene routine! You understand how their dental practices will help them to have a healthy mouth for years to come. Teaching your child how to clean their teeth properly is a key part of this, but it can be a challenge to get them to be motivated and consistent. Read on to learn more about the power of praise on your young one regarding their oral health routine!

Does one of your parents snore at night? Aside from being annoying for their spouse, snoring is also a common symptom of sleep apnea. It’s also a sign you may want to talk to your dentist about sleep apnea treatment. Recent research has shown that the genes you inherit from your parents may influence your risk of sleep apnea. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between sleep apnea and genetics.  

From educational videos to advice from other parents, you’re probably doing everything you can to learn how to keep your child healthy. Sometimes, things that aren’t true might get repeated, which is why there are so many myths surrounding childcare. It’s easy for these to be accepted as fact, so it can be helpful to evaluate them once in a while. In that spirit, here are 3 myths about children’s dentistry, busted.

With Invisalign, you won’t have to worry about covering your smile with metal brackets and wires to straighten your teeth. Your clear aligners will also allow you to show off your pearly whites without anyone noticing your treatment process! However, you’ll still need to wear your retainer after you’ve completed your trays to retain your hard-earned results. How long will you need to use them? Read on to learn what you should expect with your retainer and what can happen if you don’t wear it.

You might not think tooth sensitivity is a big deal at first. After all, isn’t it just a fleeting feeling caused by food debris or something? It’ll surely resolve itself on its own! However, there are times when a sensitive tooth really is an emergency. It’s thus essential to know when you should see a dentist for the condition. Otherwise, you could put your oral health at serious risk. Fortunately, your Greenfield dental practice can help. Read on to learn about tooth sensitivity’s causes, when it’s an emergency, and how to prevent it in the future.

Are you an avid brusher and flosser? Even if that’s the case, a dental emergency in Greenfield can strike when you least expect it to. Some are the results of accidental physical injury, while others involve untreated infection or decay. However, those situations are nothing compared to some of the strangest dental emergencies to ever happen. Read on to learn about five unusual incidents these patients went through.

Because life is so unpredictable, when you think about it, the list of potential dental emergencies is quite lengthy. However, the seven most common situations emergency dentists face are bleeding or pain after a tooth extraction, an abscess, broken orthodontics, a lost filling or crown, a knocked-out tooth, a chipped or broken tooth, or a toothache. When you need urgent oral care for any of these reasons, how is your dentist in Greenfield going to respond? Keep reading to learn more about what to expect during an emergency dental visit.

Are you struggling from a toothache? Are you wondering if you should see an emergency dentist for it? While you may want to schedule a dental appointment for tooth pain, not every situation will require urgent care. Some discomfort may even be treated at home with the proper treatment. However, several sensations may indicate a more serious health issue that will need to be addressed right away. Read on to learn how you can tell whether a toothache can wait for treatment or if you should seek dental emergency care!

Do you have a constant, bad, bitter taste in your mouth that isn’t subsiding? This can be a normal reaction to some pungent foods, but when it’s lasting for a long period of time, it can point to something more serious. Read on to learn about some of the causes of bitter tastes and why this is something you should mention to your dentist.

It seems like wherever you look online, you see gorgeous smiles completely free of flaws. However, not all social media stars necessarily have their genetics to thank for their beautiful grins. Veneers are becoming more and more common amongst celebrities, and that includes some of your favorite social media influencers that you might follow. Continue reading to learn which popular influencers have veneers and some reasons why.