This year, Bagley, Goodwin, & Hrinda, PC and the BH Dental offices are proud to have been named to the 2017 Best of Greenfield Award. Under the category of Offices of Health Practitioners, the Greenfield Award Program has recognized our office as one of the outstanding dentistry practices in the area, and we are proud that our hard work caring for patients has paid off! Thank you to all of our patients and we look forward to continuing to provide outstanding dental care for you and your loved ones year after year. Contact our team to find out more or schedule your appointment.
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2017 Best of Greenfield Award
August 10, 2017
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Signs of TMJ in Greenfield and the Best Therapy for It
October 7, 2016
Anxiety, arthritis and many other factors can cause a joint health problem called TMJ dysfunction. Dentists in Greenfield, Drs. Jenna Bagley, Dr. Christopher Goodwin and Dr. H. Sean Hrinda treat temporomandibular joint dysfunction, offering patients real relief from this very painful and debilitating condition.
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CEREC Dental Crowns Versus Traditional Crowns
September 12, 2016
Must a tooth damaged by decay, infection or oral injury be extracted? Maybe it does. However, thousands of teeth receive dental crowns to restore them to full strength and appearance.
Drs. Bagley, Goodwin and Hrinda and their associate dentists offer innovative CEREC same-day crowns to refinish marred smiles. Learn the pros and cons of traditional crowns and CEREC restorations.
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Nothing to Fear with Root Canal in Greenfield
March 16, 2016
The goal of good dentistry is to save the natural tooth whenever possible — and if severe damage or decay have gotten the better of one of yours, a root canal may be the best way to do that. But don’t worry, it’s probably not as bad as you’ve always heard. In fact, most people who’ve had one will tell you they’re nothing compared to the discomfort of the original toothache. Educate yourself on the procedure for root canal and you’ll be prepared when it’s time for yours — and you’ll see that really, it’s not as bad as you thought.
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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.
Do You Have a Tongue Disorder?
October 17, 2014
Most people don’t think much about tongue disorders unless they have a personal experience with them. However, it’s important to be familiar with common maladies of this all too important part of the body. Problems with the tongue generally fall into two categories: injury or illness. Traumatic injury is the most common cause of tongue discomfort. There are however other things that can cause severe discomfort of the tongue. If you live in Greenfield, MA, or the surrounding communities, you can contact the team at Bagley, Goodwin, & Hrinda today to diagnose and treat your persistent tongue disorder.
Types of Tongue Disorder
Disorders of the tongue can be detected by both abnormal appearance or pain and discomfort.
- Iron deficiency anemia may make the tongue appear pale and smooth. Pernicious Anemia, caused by a deficiency in vitamin B-12, may alter the appearance of the tongue in the same manner.
- Sores on the tongue can be caused by allergic reactions, oral herpes simplex virus infection, canker sores, TB, bacterial infections, or early-stage syphilis.
- Sores can also be caused by allergies or other disorders of the immune system. A bump on only one side of the tongue may be cancerous.
- Unexplained red or white areas, sores, or painless hard lumps on the tongue may be signs of cancer and should be examined by a doctor or dentist immediately.
- Some prescription drugs and antibiotics can cause tongue discomfort, as can injury and infection. A common infection causing tongue discomfort is “thrush” or candidiasis, in which an overgrowth of fungi forms a white film that covers the tongue.
- Intense pain of the entire mouth can be caused by “burning mouth syndrome”. It’s a continuous or intermittent painful burning sensation in parts of or throughout the entire mouth. Symptoms also include thirst, dry mouth and altered taste. Burning Mouth Syndrome can be caused by the use of some antibiotics, the over use of mouth rinses and sprays, ill fitting dentures and allergic reactions to dental products, certain food and drugs.
Tongue Disorder Treatment in Greenfield, MA
Dentists use the process of elimination to find out exactly what’s causing the discomfort. Tongue discomfort not caused by an infection is usually treated by eliminating the cause. For example, the person may try changing brands of toothpaste, stop eating irritating foods, or have a sharp or broken tooth repaired by a dentist. Warm salt-water rinses may help. Thrush can be treated with an antifungal drug. Sometimes anti depressants might abate the symptoms as well. You should contact the team at Bagley, Goodwin, & Hrinda today if you are experiencing any symptoms of a tongue disorder. The doctors at Bagley, Goodwin, & Hrinda proudly serve patients in Greenfield ,MA, Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turner Falls, Northfield, Amherst, Northampton, and surrounding areas.
January 10, 2014
Are you missing one or more teeth? The team at Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda in Greenfield, MA can help. Using dental implants, patients who need to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth, or a full upper or lower arch can get the help they need. What’s more, patients who end up with one or more dental implants can look forward to great results that look and feel natural.
With traditional restorative services, it’s much harder to achieve results that feel natural because those methods only restore what’s above the gum line. What they don’t do is replace your smile’s underlying structure.
Tooth roots serve a very important function by securing your teeth to your jaw and encouraging the growth of new bone tissue, keeping your jaw healthy and strong throughout life. They achieve these results using small rods of titanium, which are surgically placed in the jaw. Over time, they’ll bond with the jaw, mimicking the natural structure of teeth.
The surgical phase of a dental implant procedure is called the placement phase. In the restoration phase, your crown, bridge, partial, or full denture is attached to your implant(s). Not every dental office can perform both phases, but at Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda, our doctors can guide patients through both of them on-site, without the need for a referral.
Not every patient is an ideal patient for dental implants, though. To find out if this revolutionary restorative service is right for you, call Bagley, Goodwin & Hrinda to schedule a consultation. Our doctors are happy to place and restore dental implants for patients from Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turner Falls, Northfield, Amherst, Northampton, and surrounding states.
Exceptional Dental Care for Greenfield, MA and Beyond
December 9, 2013
Welcome to the blog for Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda. Here you’ll find valuable information about the general, cosmetic, and restorative services we offer, plus helpful tips about oral health in general. Whether you’re just looking for some information on a particular dental service, or you’re new to the Greenfield area and need to find a permanent dentist, we think you’ll find our blog helpful.
Our doctors offer care for a wide variety of common oral health problems. Some of our most popular services include:
- Periodontal Therapy
- Nightguards
- Root Canal Therapy
- Dental Implants
- Children’s Dentistry
- Porcelain Veneers
- Teeth Whitening
- Orthodontics
- Anxiety Relief
Working with you one-on-one, Drs. Bagley, Goodwin, and Hrinda can help you understand how your smile is doing and what services you might need to improve your health. We recommend that our patients from Greenfield, MA and beyond see us for care at least twice a year. Through regular appointments like these, we can check for changes that might indicate the need for more advanced care.
Do you want to schedule an appointment with Drs. Bagley, Goodwin or Hrinda? Call our Greenfield dental office today. We serve patients from Deerfield, Conway, Shelburne Falls, Turners Falls, Northfield, Amherst, Northampton, and beyond. And for more info on our services, explore our site or check back with our blog.