Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  If you are looking for a new dental office, look no further! Please call us today to schedule your new patient examination.
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  At Turner’s Falls Dental, we see patients of all ages, starting at age one. Proudly serving Turners Falls, Greenfield, Deerfield, MA and the surrounding communities, we provide family dentist and cosmetic services and strive to improve your overall oral health and to prevent future problems. At every routine visit, we will perform an oral cancer screening, check the health of your teeth, and check the health of your gums and bone. We aim to restore any problems to normal form and function, and then switch our focus to prevention. In this manner, we can guide you on a path to optimal health.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  The health of your teeth and mouth is very important to the well-being of your entire body, and while routine brushing and flossing at home is necessary to keep your smile looking its best, visiting your dentist for a comprehensive exam and cleaning is essential. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, “it is strongly recommended that a dentist or hygienist perform a dental cleaning every three to six months.” Many times Dr.Collura or one of his highly skilled hygienists will recommend a hygiene therapy appointment based upon the specific dental needs of you. However, regardless if the appointment is every three months or every twelve months, Dr. Collura and his team perform a thorough and comprehensive examination.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  At our office we highly recommend all children have sealants placed immediately after eruption of their first molars (six year molars) and again for the second molars (12 year molars). In children at high risk for cavities we may rec them on premolars or even primary (baby) teeth. We use only BPA- free sealant materials, which not many offices do not offer!

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  Porcelain Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. We recommend this treatment to anyone experiencing discoloration that cannot be fixed with whitening or if your teeth are damaged. Porcelain veneers are also an option if you’re unhappy with the shape or look of your natural teeth.
• Crowns
  Dental crowns are permanent prosthetics that cover a damaged tooth. A dentist might use them in place of a large filling or when a tooth is weak or fractured.
• Bridges
  When your teeth are missing, it greatly affects your smile. At the same time, the missing tooth has the potential to negatively affect your oral hygiene because of unprotected gum exposure. Dental bridges are one of many options aimed at improving the appearance and function of your teeth by replacing the missing tooth or teeth. During your exam, we will discuss whether or not dental bridges are right for you.
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canals have a reputation for being painful. Actually, most patients will tell you it is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Dr. Collura uses advanced technology to ensure root canal procedures are stress and pain-free as possible.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  When you have missing teeth, an alternative solution to dentures is dental implants. While dentures are removable, dental implants provide permanent new teeth to restore your mouth’s function and appearance. Dental implants tend to offer a successful and lasting solution to the loss of some or all of your teeth.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  We are able to provide different dental implant solutions depending on your specific needs. We will conduct a thorough assessment and discuss your options with you during your scheduled appointment.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Dr. Jeffrey Collura purchased the practice from Dr. Andreas in 2010. Wow how time flies! Although originally from Lancaster, Pa (no, he is not Amish), He has spent most of his adult life in New England. Jeff graduated from College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Ma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He then moved to Cambridge, Ma, working as a lab tech in a molecular genetics lab at Belmont Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School. During this time he was accepted to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. After graduation, he completed a one year general practice residency at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington Vt. Here he received extensive training in oral surgery and clinic based dentistry. After completion of this program, he worked as an associate in a private practice in Warwick, RI. During this period, he received training and gained experience working with Cerec technology, performing same day crowns. Dr. Collura is very excited to now offer this technology to his patients.
• Gum Surgery
  Yes. Root-canal teeth are very brittle. Without a crown to protect it, you are 50% more likely to suffer a disastrous tooth fracture which may require gum surgery to restore, or necessitate tooth removal altogether! A post and core for strength and retention can be incorporated into the CEREC® crown design for an all-in-one treatment of a root canal tooth.
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Invisalign Orthodontics

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth stains are inevitable due to aging, and our consumption of a variety of foods and drinks (spicy food, berries, tea, wine, soda,etc.). However, advanced teeth whitening technology has enabled dentists to whiten teeth without adversely affecting the tooth structure.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  In some cases, a dental concern may be negatively affecting the look of your mouth, although there may not be any problems with function. If this is the case, cosmetic dentistry may be right for you. Cosmetic dentistry includes a variety of treatments that improves the appearance of your smile.
• General Dentistry
  Since taking over the practice, Dr. Collura prides himself in modernizing the practice and bringing state of the art technology to Turners Falls, Ma. In only a few short years, we have added computers to every operatory, digital radiography, intraoral cameras, new endodontic equipment, electric handpieces (Quieter drills), and the Cerec PrimeScan! We have also added an AED defibrillator and medical emergency equipment. Most recently we have installed a CBCT 3D xray machine for precise implant planning and pathology detection.  Dr Collura also prides himself in the pursuit of knowledge, through continuing education courses, for both himself and his staff. He is a member of the local study club and dental society, attends annual dental conventions, and seeks out weekend courses that expand his knowledge and skills. Dr. Collura is the former president of the Hampshire Dental Study Club, and current co-leader of the Western Mass Cerec Study Club.   Dr. Collura is also hoping to complete his Fellowship the Academy of General Dentistry within the next year.