Medford Dental Wellness Blog

Restore What Your Smile Is Missing with Dental Implants from Dr. Giamberardino

November 30, 2011

An incomplete smile can make life dramatically different. For one thing, patients who are missing one or more teeth might feel self-conscious about smiling. For another, patients with missing teeth may have trouble enunciating or chewing foods that are important for supporting good nutrition. But with dental implants from Dr. Giamberardino’s Medford dental office, it’s possible for patients to have a complete smile once again. Whether you just need to restore a single tooth or an entire row, dental implants can help. (Read More)

Seniors and Oral Health: What You Should Know

November 10, 2011

Caring for your teeth and gums will always be an essential part of life. But aging can make it difficult to give your smile the kind of attention it needs to stay strong. For some patients, arthritis pain can make it difficult to brush and floss. For others, dry mouth can increase the risk of both gum disease and tooth decay. Neither of these has to keep you from having a healthy smile, though. Thanks Dr. Giamberardino’s gentle touch and years of experience, he can help patients from Medford, Winchester, Somerville, Malden, Everett, and surrounding areas stay on top of their oral health. (Read More)

Pregnancy & Oral Health: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Baby

October 25, 2011

If you’ve just found out that you’re expecting, congratulations! The months ahead  will be a great time of anticipation and change as you get ready to welcome a new baby into this world. You’ve got a nursery to decorate, a crib someone’s going to have to put together, and plenty of stuffed animals and new clothes to stock up on. Of course, you’ll also need to stay in touch with your doctor. Your health, and the health of your little one, is of the highest importance. And that includes your oral health. During pregnancy, the body produces more progesterone than normal, which can make your gums more sensitive to plaque. That’s why keeping up with a daily brushing/flossing routine and with regular dental visits to Giamberardino Dental Care has never been more important. Recent studies have proven that a link exists between gum disease (which is caused by built-up plaque) and premature birth and other pregnancy complications. But by following just a few simple tips, you can give your oral health and your little one exactly the care that’s needed. (Read More)

Restore Your Smile with a New Crown or Bridge from Giamberardino Dental Care

October 11, 2011

When people see a confident smile, they associate what they see with certain qualities like success, happiness, and attractiveness. If your smile has a missing or damaged tooth, it may also be missing those qualities that can be striking to others. But with a crown or bridge from Dr. Giamberardino’s Medford dental office, we can help you replace what your smile’s been missing. What Is A Crown & Bridge? It’s actually a device made up of two crowns and, between them, your replacement tooth or teeth, if more than one is missing. When Dr. Giamberardino places your crown and bridge, your crowns will fit over your existing teeth, with your brand...

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Restoring Smiles Is Easier with CEREC Technology from Giamberardino Dental Care

September 27, 2011

If you’ve ever had a crown before, you know what traditionally happens. The dentist gives you a temporary crown and tells you to come back in a couple of weeks, after a lab somewhere else has made a crown for you based on an impression of your tooth. But the old way of doing things isn’t how we do it at Giamberardino Dental Care We understand that you’re time is precious, and that coming in for a visit can mean rearranging your entire day’s schedule. That’s why, in most cases, we offer single-visit porcelain crowns. Using CEREC technology we can restore your smile in just visit and then have you on your way again in...

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Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health

September 20, 2011

You already know your oral health is important. Dentists have been telling you that all your life. But do you know why it’s so important? It’s true that cavities and gum disease are part of the answer, but they aren’t the whole answer. Your oral health is important because, as more and more studies are showing, there’s a direct link between your smile and your overall health. Specifically, gum disease has been linked to a variety of health problems, including:
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Stroke
  • Pre-term birth
All of which means that regular visits to Dr. Giamberardino’s Medford office are important not just for your smile—they’re important for the rest of your body, to. Keep...

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Welcome to Giamberardino Dental Care’s Blog!

July 5, 2011

Consider this blog your news resource for information about oral health, dental procedures and technology, and what’s happening at your dentist’s office. We believe communication is key to building great doctor-patient relationships, and this dental blog is intended to keep us in touch with you. The best part is, you can simply bookmark this page in your browser, then visit whenever you like! Stay tuned for regular posts that will keep you informed.

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