Dr. Lina A Al-aswad DMD
Dentist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dentistry
1133 Broadway Somerville MA, 02144About
Dr. Lina Al-aswad is a pediatric dentist practicing in Somerville, MA. Dr. Al-aswad specializes in the oral health of children. Pediatric dentists tend to patients ranging in age from infancy to teenaged years. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Al-aswad takes care of a childs teeth, gums and mouth. Children can face dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease without proper care. Pediatric dentists can provide dental examinations, give cleanings and treatments, repair cavitities and dental injuries like fractured or knocked-out teeth, diagnose oral conditions and more.
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What happens if a baby tooth doesn't fall out?
We need to find out why it is not lost. Usually, the two lower front ones are lost at age 6 - these are the first ones to be lost. See a dentist in order to have your child examined and have all your questions and concerns answered. READ MORE
How can I take care of my teeth with braces?
Make sure you are seeing your general dentist every 6 months and sometimes more frequently. Brush 2-3 times a day and floss. This is harder with braces, so you need to spend time doing so and ask your orthodontist at your visit to advise you on areas needing improvement. Best of luck. READ MORE
My daughter has all of her baby teeth in. What should I bring her to dentist?
The standard of care now is for for a child to see a dentist 6 months after the eruption of the first baby tooth, or at 12 months of age. Whichever occurs first. READ MORE
Can I use dental floss for my 4 year old?
Yes. Flossing should be done once a day READ MORE
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