First Dental Blog
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Somerville, and Medford, MA area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.
As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including dental news, advancements in dental technology and treatments, practical oral health advice, and updates from our practice.
We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging, and informational to ensure your best dental health.
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Your Child’s Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved – but Don’t Wait too Long
Children's permanent teeth normally erupt over several years after first forming below the gum line. All their permanent teeth should come in by the time they reach early adolescence. Unfortunately, this process doesn't always happen as it should. If the erupting teeth become crowded due to a poor bite (malocclusion), teeth still to come in may not have enough room to fully erupt. They become impacted, a condition in
How Inlays and Onlays Work
Have damaged teeth? Inlays and Onlays can help to protect your damaged teeth by restoring their functionality and strength. Dr. Farshad Ghobbeh at First Dental, which has offices in Somerville and Medford, MA, offers a full range of dental services. Read on to find out how inlays and Onlays work. Dental Inlays Overview An inlay is an indirect dental restoration consisting of a solid substance (such as composite resin,
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest deal in sports history. But earlier that same year, Stanton suffered one of the worst accidents in baseball: He was hit in the face by an 88-mph fastball, sustaining multiple fractures, lacerations, and extensive dental damage. After the accident, Stanton
Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of them remains the same: remove bacterial plaque and calculus (tartar), the root cause of gum disease, from all tooth and gum surfaces. The traditional method for doing this is called scaling in which we use special hand instruments (scalers) to mechanically remove