Dentistry
Springfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow, and Wilbraham, MA Dentist
Computer Imaging
Do you sometimes wonder why your dentist wants to do a certain procedure and not others? At Baystate Dental we understand that sometimes it is difficult to understand the nature of your dental problems and why we might recommend certain treatments for you and not others. One of our main goals is to provide patient education so you can make informed decisions about the course of your own dental treatment.
Computer imaging is one method we use to help ensure this two-way communication. With a chairside monitor in each room, we can display an image of your tooth or mouth and discuss it with you. By pointing to defects or budding problems, your dentist can show you why certain treatments might be necessary to avoid pain, to save you expense in the future, and to shorten your time in the dental chair.
Computer imaging can be used for general dentistry health maintenance and restorations, cosmetic dentistry smile enhancements, and neuromuscular dentistry treatment of a bad bite.
You and your dentist can look at an image together and discuss different treatment options. The images can be printed for you to take home and discuss treatment options with your loved ones. It can be emailed to you or copied on to a CD. It can also be emailed to insurance companies to help speed up insurance reimbursement, reducing some of your costs.
Computer Imaging and Cosmetic Dentistry
Computer imaging is especially useful for cosmetic dentistry applications. We can take a close-up picture of your current smile and then us morphing software to show you how certain cosmetic dentistry procedures can enhance the look of your teeth. By looking at your current smile side-by-side with the improvements we recommend, you can see your new smile before we even start any procedures. By looking at computer images, you can see your:
- Whitened teeth
- Reshaped teeth
- Closed gaps
- Straighter teeth
Invisalign software is an example of how this works. Your cosmetic dentist can show you each stage of your tooth-straightening plan – how each pair of aligners will move your teeth – and you can see the final result on our chairside monitor before we even send the data to the Invisalign company for manufacture of your series of aligners.
Computer imaging gives you more control over your dental experience and more knowledge of how and why your dental procedures are done.
If you would like to schedule a dentistry consultation with one of our experienced dentists at Baystate Dental, please contact us today. We have many Massachusetts locations in Springfield, Longmeadow or Wilbraham for your convenience.
- Baystate Dental has given me the confidence in myself to seek treatment without shame and provided me with constant encouragement to come back, fully dressed with my smile, in order to make my smile the best it can be. - Samantha P., Brockton, MA
- I can finally smile now without any broken teeth. It is a great feeling to go for my cleaning and not need anything else!
- Lisa C., Belchertown, MA - I have succeeded as a magician because of the smile they helped me achieve... without their help, my life would literally not be the same.
- Paul P., Springfield, MA - I really can't say "thank you" enough to everyone there but what I can say is I am a proud patient of Baystate Dental and always will be.
- Sara S., Ludlow, MA - When I found Baystate Dental PC, it was like hitting the jackpot! I have never experienced such great care, compassion and excellent customer service!
- Jody H., Hadley, MA - The preparation, time, knowledge and caring that I received at Baystate Dental was extraordinary and very promising.
- Debbie D., Belchertown, MA - From the moment I walk through the door, I feel relaxed. The waiting room is small and never busy and I am greeted right away with a smile.
- Donna S., Broad Brook, CT - My smile has been able to break language and cultural barriers and is the universal symbol of peace and friendship.
- Mark K., West Springfield, MA - I just want to thank you and your staff for one of the best dental visits we have ever experienced with our children ever!
- Guy and Krystle M. - The front desk staff and dental assistant were so friendly and took time to explain everything to me. It was the nicest dental visit I've ever had! Thank you!
- Melissa N.
