General Dentistry
Springfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow, and Wilbraham, MA
Behind every set of healthy teeth is a good general dentist. Before you can undergo any cosmetic dentistry to make your smile more aesthetically pleasing, your teeth and gums must be in good physical condition.
At Baystate Dental, we offer a full range of general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. We are committed to providing top-notch oral care for people at every socioeconomic level.
General Dentistry and Dental Education
The field of general dentistry is focused on keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease. While regular dental visits are important for professional teeth cleaning, it is just as important for you to practice good dental hygiene at home every day. We provide you with thorough dental maintenance education so you have the information you need to stay on the road to good oral health:
- How to brush and floss your teeth effectively
- How often to brush and floss your teeth
- What type of toothbrush to use
- How often to visit the dentist
- How good nutrition can help with your dental health
Preventive General Dentistry
General dentists work to help you preserve as much of your natural teeth as possible. When you come for your regular check-ups and professional teeth cleaning, we can also give you an oral cancer screening. It is always better to catch problems early before they grow into big problems.
X-rays help us identify tooth decay and fractures, as well as details of your tooth positioning. By doing digital X-rays, we expose you to far less radiation. Digital photos also provide detailed images that we can show you on the chairside monitor, zooming in for greater detail when necessary.
General Dentistry Procedures
We offer metal amalgam fillings, tooth colored fillings and porcelain dental inlays or onlays. If you have any missing teeth, we can make you well-fitted dentures or possibly use dental implants to hold replacement teeth.
Do you have a habit of snoring? It may seem surprising, but dentists can treat that, and we offer snoring treatment so that you can rest more soundly and not disturb any others.
Some of the other general dentistry procedures are:
- Root canals, also called endodontics, to preserve a damaged tooth by strengthening its root
- Gum disease treatment, also called periodontics
- Wisdom teeth extraction
Some of our general dentists can provide dental treatment for the whole family, with special training to offer pediatric dentistry for younger patients. Instilling good oral hygiene habits in children, and setting good examples yourself, will help to make daily brushing and flossing second nature.
Sedation for General Dentistry Visits
Going to the dentist can be alarming for children and adults alike, especially if you have had a negative experience in the past or just do not enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a dental office. At Baystate Dental, we understand that anxiety. That is why we offer sedation dentistry to help you relax and remain calm and confident through your dental experience.
If you are looking for a general dentist to get your dental health back on track, please contact our dentists at Baystate Dental for a free general dentistry consultation at one of our Springfield, MA locations.
- 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.
