Smile Gallery

"I have been a patient of Dr. Sefranek for 11 years. We have done much work together and I have been happy with all of it. I love my new smile. If I had known it would look this good, I would have done it much earlier." A. R.

Porcelain veneers can dramatically makeover an entire smile and are dentistry's solution to worn, misshapen, or discolored teeth.Veneers are made of porcelain and fit over the outside of your tooth much like "Press-on" nails. Veneers can be used to cover tooth imperfections. They are a long lasting solution to problems of tooth color, shape, and positioning.

Veneers can be used to repair broken teeth. This young lady had a fall while on a cruise.

Veneers can be used to change the color of teeth. This patient was given tetracycline (an antibiotic) during childhood which resulted in these dark stains deep inside her teeth. In this case, bleaching alone was not enough to lighten her teeth.

"I was always very self conscious about my bucky teeth. The doctor explained everything to me and always took the time to give me the best care possible. I love my new smile, it was definitely worth getting the braces!" B.K.

The doctor, as New England Chapter President of the International Association of Orthodontics provides seminars in orthodontics and children's dentistry. This organization is the longest continually operating non-specialty school and study group, dedicated to the latest advances in children's dentistry and orthodontics. He is also a certified Invisalign ® provider.

The Doctor also participates in orthodontic training through NYU dental School and other organizations. All patient's receive an orthodontic evaluation as a part of their regular dental exam.

Orthodontics for Children

As a part of our emphasis on children's dentistry, we have incorporated orthodontics into our practice. An orthodontic screening is done for each child. This allows us to diagnose problems in tooth position and facial growth at an early age. Then, if necessary, a treatment plan is developed to optimize the effectiveness of treatment and to decrease cost. Interceptive orthodontics utilizes appropriately timed early treatment to deal with orthodontic problems and helps growth progress in a more normal fashion.

Orthodontics for Adults

Many of our adult patients have received orthodontics as a part of a comprehensive treatment plan to address all of their dental problems. This is often combined with periodontal treatment (for healthy bone and gums) and other therapies to replace missing teeth. Adults appreciate the wide range of alternatives to traditional braces (such as Invisalign ®) that we provide. These can eliminate or reduce the need for traditional braces.

Healthy and strong teeth support and maintain your jaw alignment. That is why when you lose one or more teeth, your remaining teeth may shift, and the ability to chew and speak may be affected. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, eliminating the gap where those teeth had been. The bridge is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support. Regardless of the type of bridge recommended, its success depends on keeping the surrounding teeth healthy and strong.

"I love my new teeth. I can't believe the difference its made in my professional life. Now I can smile with confidence." P. S.

When you lose a tooth, a dental implant may be needed to replace the tooth root and crown. Dental implants are simply "anchors" that permanently support replacement teeth. They are secure and durable and can be cleaned and cared for much like your natural teeth.

The procedure requires a titanium root be fitted into your jaw to replace the lost tooth's root. Once the implant is anchored into the bone, the bone around the implant requires six weeks to six months of healing. Once the bone has healed, a support post and replacement tooth is anchored onto the implant.

J. F. drives from Connecticut to keep her appointments with Dr. Sefranek.

There’s a rule of thumb about dentists that most of us understand very well. When you find a good one, hang onto him (or her) -- even it if means a long drive for appointments. Patient J. F. has no qualms about a long commute to see her long time dentist, Dr. H. Michael Sefranek of Barrington Family Dental. Here are her reasons in her own words:

“My experience with Dr. H. Michael Sefranek as my dental caregiver dates back to 1991, at which time he was working with Dr. Courtney Simpson, preparatory to taking over Dr. Simpson's practice (in Manchester, Connecticut)."

“Over the more than twenty years since then, Dr. Sefranek has done virtually every possible type of dental work on my teeth, which were not in the best shape. These procedures have run the gamut from regular x-rays, frequent prophylaxis, simple amalgam fillings, periodontics, root canals, orthodontics, crowns, implants, and broken tooth and crown repair."

“I have always felt that Dr. Sefranek brought, and continues to bring, the highest technical standards and personal knowledge of his craft, due in part to his continuing participation in on-going seminars, clinics, and his constant pursuit for excellence in his chosen profession. I feel I could not have been in better hands over these many years. In fact, I have thought so highly of Dr. Sefranek's skill and expertise that I am more than willing to travel from Connecticut to Rhode Island where he now practices for my appointments.”

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where the lower jaw meets the skull. It is located just in front of the ear lobe. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of maladies used to diagnose pain in the lower or upper jaw and/or neck. This pain is often related to stress and often occurs in the absence of other possible dental sources of pain. The diagnosis is confirmed by temporarily changing the patient's bite. To do this the patient bites on a custom-formed piece of plastic placed between the teeth. The plastic piece is called a splint, bite jig, or Lucia jig. If the patient's pain is alleviated by this then a tentative diagnosis of TMD is often appropriate.

Dr. Sefranek places a special emphasis on the economical relief of head and neck pain through a careful analysis of the patient's bite. If the teeth interfere with each other during rest or chewing, this can cause muscle cramping (charley horse) in the muscles of the jaw, popping and clicking in the jaw joints. The treatment is painless and very effective over 90% of the time. Our treatment is non-surgical. We help patients avoid surgery. If you suffer from these or similar symptoms and /or if you have had TMJ surgery recommended please contact us at (508) 439-4074.

Do you have unexplained pain in your mouth, jaw or the side of your head? Dr. H. Michael Sefranek of Barrington Family Dental may be able to help.

"In the late sixties or early seventies, when we lived in Connecticut, I frequently had terrific pain on the right side of my face," says Richardson. His dentist diagnosed him with TMD, and began treatment.

"Eventually, I would remain pain free for months at a time, but stress and the wearing down of my teeth periodically brought the TMJ back," writes Richardson. Prior to being properly diagnosed, he had a tooth pulled and was told he might have "Tic Doloreaux"; "Removing some nerves in the area" might help.

"I had cause for concern in the early nineties when my dentist announced he was going to retire and turn his practice over to a younger dentist, Dr. Sefranek. How would I get my TMJ adjusted now? Most of the dentists I knew didn't have any idea of how to adjust it.

"I shouldn't have feared, because his new replacement was H. Michael Sefranek, who was not only skilled in TMJ, but did wonderful onlays and crowns. He replaced most of my fillings and replaced several worn molars with new crowns. My TMJ was a thing of the past and my mouth hadn't felt so good in years.

"I enjoyed almost ten years of Dr. Sefranek's dental care while he was located in Manchester, where he had relocated to a new office and established a thriving practice. In the late nineties Dr. Sefranek moved to Rhode Island.

"My new dentist in Connecticut was pleasant, but seemed to lack the skill and technique I had experienced with Dr. Sefranek. I suppose he did a satisfactory job of maintaining my teeth, but something seemed to be missing.

"Seven years ago, my wife and I decided to return to our home town of Taunton, Massachusetts. Soon after settling in, I went on the Internet and searched for Dr. Sefranek, as I knew he was located somewhere in the area. I made an appointment at his Barrington Family Dental office and had my teeth cleaned several days later."

"Since then, I have had a new crown and my teeth cleaned regularly. It feels good to be back under the care of Dr. Sefranek. Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) refers to pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is where the jaw hinges open and closed. Call Barrington Family Dental today to schedule an examination and cleaning, and remember Healthy Smiles Last a Lifetime!®" ~ W. H. R.