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Catching Up with Dr. Giamberardino

August 5, 2013

Today we wanted to talk to you a little about Dr. Anthony Giamberardino. He is the primary dentist here at Giamberardino Dental Care, and is always ready to help restore smiles with his wealth of dental knowledge and experience.

Dr. Giamberardino graduated from Harvard College in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1985 with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. This has provided him with a strong foundation of dental knowledge. He has also received the Harvard Community Health Plan DIAMOND AWARD which recognizes doctors with a commitment to serving both patients and their staff. On top of all this, he’s also a member of many associations, including the American Dental Association (ADA), the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

Not only is he an experienced dentist, but Dr. Giamberardino is also active in the community. He’s been a member of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, a member and past president of the Medford Rotary Club, a vice president and member of the Board of Directors of the Medford Rotary Club, and even sponsors the Bernardo Giamberardino Memorial Scholarship for high school students.

Hopefully if you’re an existing patient you gained some further insight into Dr. Giamberardino’s skills and background, and if you’re a potential patient this will help you to choose us as your dental office. Please give us a call if you have any questions, want to learn more, or want to set up an appointment.

Giamberardino Dental Care provides quality general and cosmetic dentistry from our Medford, MA dental office. We serve patients from Medford, Winchester, Somerville, Malden, Everett, and surrounding communities. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.

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What is the Difference Between a Crown and an Onlay?

July 29, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: crowns and onlays, Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, Everett, Giamberardino Dental Care, Malden, Medford, onlays, porcelain crowns, Somerville, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 5:02 pm

Fillings are a great, simple solution when your tooth is suffering from a cavity. Unfortunately, as your teeth are filled and filled again over the years, eventually there won’t be enough tooth structure left to support another filling. When this happens, we recommend using a crown or an onlay.

At Dr. Giamberardino’s dental office, sometimes patients ask us about the differences between a crown and an onlay. While both of these are great restorative treatments that can return function and appearance to a tooth, they are better for different situations.

A crown is a cap for your tooth and is best suited for restoring teeth with extensive decay. An onlay is a more conservative treatment that’s better suited to a tooth with less decay because it covers a portion of the tooth. Dr. Giamberardino will determine the right solution depending on how much of your natural tooth structure remains.

Crowns and onlays are great solutions for teeth that have become damaged or decayed beyond what can be repaired by a filling. If you have a tooth in need of repair, give us a call today and see how we can help restore your smile.

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Cosmetic Bonding Provides a Quick Smile Update

July 22, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: cosmetic bonding, cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Giamberardino, Everett, Giamberardino Dental Care, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 4:50 pm

At Dr. Giamberardino’s dental office, we offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions to help improve your smile. One of these procedures is cosmetic bonding. This is a quick way to improve the appearance of your smile.

Bonding describes a process of affixing cosmetic resin to the teeth to help cover up flaws or imperfections. The resin is cured and hardened for a strong bond with your tooth. Cosmetic bonding is used to hide chips and stains, cover small gaps and even help to correct a slight misalignment. The resin is custom matched to your tooth color for a natural looking restoration.

This treatment is best for correcting small areas. If more extensive restorations are needed, crowns or porcelain veneers may be a better choice. Dr. Giamberardino can examine your smile and come up with the right treatment to help your smile look great.

If you’re not satisfied with your smile when you look in the mirror, there’s a lot of cosmetic dentistry solutions available to help. Cosmetic bonding can be a great way to improve the appearance of your smile by covering over small imperfections.

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The Importance of Flossing

July 15, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, Everett, flossing, general dentistry, Giamberardino Dental Care, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 5:49 pm

While we all know that it’s important to floss our teeth daily, that doesn’t mean we’re all doing it. It’s really important to make sure you floss because flossing removes food particles stuck between your teeth that can contribute to decay.

Flossing is an important part of general dentistry and can help keep your smile healthy. When you come visit us at Giamberardino Dental Care for your dental checkup we can answer any questions you might have about flossing and can demonstrate the proper technique. Plaque can build up between your teeth and can harden into calculus or tartar. Over time this could lead to decay or even gum disease, so it’s important to floss regularly.

This article from the ADA (American Dental Association) has some helpful tips on the proper flossing technique. If you have trouble getting in between your teeth with the floss, a floss threader or disposable pre-threaded flosser can be helpful. These are all found at drugstores.

Take time now to properly take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing and you’ll have a healthy, beautiful smile for a lifetime. At your next visit we’ll even give you some floss to help get started! If you have any questions about flossing, just give us a call.

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Mini Dental Implants Can Complete Smiles

July 8, 2013

Filed under: Dental Implants — Tags: dental implants, Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, Everett, Giamberardino Dental Care, Malden, Medford, mini dental implants, Somerville, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 5:48 pm

Are you missing teeth but you either don’t want to go through a traditional dental implant surgery or don’t have enough jaw bone to support implants? You don’t have to live with an incomplete smile any longer. Giamberardino Dental Care offers mini dental implants to help patients such as yourself have a complete smile once again.

Mini dental implants allow for greater denture stability without an extensive surgery process. A titanium implant will be inserted during a minimally invasive surgery with a much shorter healing process than traditional dental implants. Your dentures will be attached to the post to remain securely in your mouth.

The titanium post will mimic the function of a tooth root and help to anchor your replacement teeth. The dentures will rest on your gums and won’t slip or come out because they’re implant secured. Your mini dental implants can usually be placed in one appointment, leaving you with a restored smile faster than ever.

We want to offer a wide variety of smile solutions to help all our patients find the right choice for their smile needs. Mini dental implants can be a good choice to quickly and securely anchor your dentures to your smile. Give us a call today to learn more or schedule your appointment.

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We Can Make Your Smile Beautiful with Cosmetic Dentistry

May 16, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: CEREC crowns, cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, Giamberardino Dental Care, Malden, Medford, porcelain veneers, Somerville, teeth whitening, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 7:37 pm

Are you dissatisfied with your smile? Do you wish your teeth looked more attractive but aren’t sure where to start? Cosmetic dentistry treatments from Giamberardino Dental Care could be the right solution for your smile.

Cosmetic dentistry is a term for any dental treatment that focuses on improving the physical appearance of your smile. Once your smile is healthy, we can work on making it beautiful as well. There are a wide variety of smile solutions available so we can come up with the right plan for your smile.

We offer the following cosmetic dentistry treatments:

CEREC Crowns
Teeth Whitening
Porcelain Veneers

No matter whether your smile is yellowed, discolored, damaged, gapped, chipped, or cracked, there’s a solution for you. After treatment, your smile will be as beautiful as you’ve always wished it could be. Before you start your treatment, we can even create a computer simulation of what your teeth will look like so you can make an informed decision and know exactly what will be done to your smile.

Contact us today for a consultation. Dr. Giamberardio will analyze your teeth, gums and bite to see how he can help your smile achieve its full potential. We want all of our patients to have beautiful smiles to share with the world, and cosmetic dentistry can help us achieve this goal.

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VELscope Oral Cancer Screening For Oral Health

May 2, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, general dentistry, Giamberardino Dental Care, Malden, Medford, oral cancer, Somerville, VELscope, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 7:34 pm

Oral cancer is a serious threat to your overall health. One American dies from oral cancer every hour. It’s important to visit us at Giamberardino Dental Care so that we can check you for signs of oral cancer with a VELscope exam.

The danger in oral cancer is that most cases are not discovered until later on, so the issue has been allowed to spread. The sooner it’s discovered, the greater the chances it can be treated. We recommend all our patients have a VELscope oral cancer exam once a year.

VELscope technology allows us to quickly and comfortably check you for signs of oral cancer. The screening uses a special light that illuminates cells that are abnormal or cancerous so they can clearly be seen. This is a simple test that can be extremely important for your health.

You may think that just because you don’t smoke, you’re not at risk. However this isn’t true, for 25 percent of oral cancer cases are people who are non-smokers and don’t have other risk factors for the disease. Besides smoking, other risk factors include daily alcohol use, HIV, diabetes, and viral infections.

Oral cancer is something that should be taken seriously because it can affect anyone. Give us a call today to learn more about the risk factors or to schedule a VELscope exam.

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Full-Mouth Reconstructions in Medford

April 2, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, Everett, full-mouth reconstruction, Medford, Medford restorative dentistry, Somerville, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 8:10 pm

As you get older, so does your smile. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always age gracefully. You may have missing, damaged or decayed teeth and are unsure what to do. We are not here to lecture you or make you feel embarrassed. At Giamberardino Dental Care, we’re here to help repair and restore your smile so that it’s beautiful once again. A full-mouth restoration is a great way to help you have a smile you’ll take pride in.

Dr. Giamberardino will analyze your smile and listen to your concerns and wishes. He will create a custom full-mouth reconstruction plan just for you. We also offer digital computer imaging so you can see what the final results will look like and make you feel more comfortable with the process.

We offer treatments such as CEREC crowns, dental implants, crown and bridges, dentures and partials, and porcelain veneers. Also, there is a variety of dental technology available to help make the process more comfortable for you. No matter what your needs, if your teeth are missing, chipped, crooked, cracked, or discolored, we can create a full-mouth reconstruction for your smile.

A full-mouth reconstruction will be customized to meet your smile needs and help give you a full mouth of healthy teeth. If you’re interested or want to learn more, give us a call today. We want all of our patients to have the smiles of their dreams.

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We Restore Smiles With Bridge Restorations

March 19, 2013

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: Anthony Giamberardino, bridge restoration, crown and bridge, crown and bridgework, Medford, Medford restorative dentistry, Somerville, Winchester — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 7:57 pm

A missing tooth doesn’t only impact your self confidence; it can also impact the health of the rest of your mouth. A missing tooth increases your risk of losing another, and it can impact your bite as the remaining teeth will shift into the empty space. A bridge restoration from Giamberardino Dental Care is a great way to replace a missing tooth and prevent any further damage to your mouth.

A bridge restoration is a good option to restore your missing tooth. Don’t let the name mislead you. This restoration is typically only one piece. It is two crowns with a replacement tooth in between them. The crowns are attached to the teeth adjacent to the missing one, and are used to anchor it in place. Thus, your missing tooth will be replaced, leaving you with a complete smile once again.

There are a variety of materials that we can use to make your new bridge. In most cases, we will recommend ceramic, as this allows us to best color match and more closely resemble your natural teeth. This will help restore the self confidence that your missing tooth took away from you.

If you have a missing tooth, it’s important to come visit us as soon as possible. Dr. Giamberardino will come up with the right solution for your smile. A bridge restoration could be the right solution for your smile.

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Regular Checkups for Good Dental Health

March 5, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: dental checkup, Dr. Anthony Giamberardino, general dentistry, Giamberardino Dental Care, Medford, Medford general dentistry, Somerville — Dr. Anthony Giamberardino @ 10:37 pm

Has it been a while since your last visit to our Medford dental office? Here at Giamberardino Dental Care, we want to see all of our patients every six months for a checkup to make sure their teeth stay healthy and beautiful.

Taking proper care of your teeth is essential to ensure a healthy smile. It is important to form a foundation for dental health by brushing twice daily and flossing once a day. However, this alone is not enough to keep your teeth clean.

A dental checkup is an essential part of having a healthy smile. We will clean the stubborn plaque from your teeth and make sure your smile is healthy. We also inspect your teeth for cavities, decay, and signs of gum disease and oral cancer. These conditions are all best caught early on, and is why preventative dental care is so important.

Your dental checkup is also a good time to address any questions or concerns about your smile. We can discuss other treatments available for your teeth. Most importantly, we just want to make sure your teeth are staying healthy and looking beautiful.

Don’t forget to schedule your next checkup with us! Good dental health is dependent on you coming to visit us every six months. Take the first step towards better dental health and call us today to schedule your next dental checkup.

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