Call to Action: Make February Your Month to Quit Smoking
February is American Heart Month, an entire month dedicated to educating the public on heart health and cardiovascular disease, a disease that will cause 1 in 4 deaths in America this year. According to the CDC, 735,000 people will suffer from a heart attack this...
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Healthy Commitment: February is American Heart Month
February is a jam-packed month full of wonderful things to celebrate. While you are studying up on your Black History or getting ready for a happy Valentine’s Day, keep in mind that the steady beat of the month is made possible by your one and only heart. February is...
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Take a Second Look: Why Oatmeal Could Be Your Favorite Meal in 2019
During the cold winter months, there are very few things more enjoyable than cozying up to a hot steaming bowl of something delicious. Many people immediately think of soup, which is totally understandable. But when was the last time you enjoyed a big bowl of oatmeal?...
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Healthy Hydration: How to Keep Your Hydration Resolution This Year!
If “get healthy” is already too big of a resolution for your new year, how about modifying it to “stay hydrated?” A well-hydrated person is a person practicing healthy habits and doing right by their body. The average healthy adult needs somewhere between 30 to 50...
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Health Resolutions for Healthy Teeth in 2019
The holidays will end and then a fresh new year will come. 2019 will be here sooner than you think! Are you thinking ahead to your resolutions for the new year? Don’t forget your teeth! They’ll be a big part of your year. By committing to taking better care of your...
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Merry and Bright: How to Get Your Whitest Smile This Holiday Season
It’s December and that means there are people to see and parties to go to! This is a season for being your best self and flashing your best smile for all those selfies and group-pics you’re inevitably going to take. Is your holiday smile bright? Let’s get you ready...
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Looking Ahead: How to Plan for Continued Treatment into 2019
The end of the year is fast approaching, and your calendar might be full of obligations. One of the big to-dos at the end of the year is to evaluate and possibly use your remaining health benefits before it lapses or resets on January 1st. Continuing your treatment...
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Use it or Lose it: Dental Benefits and the End of the Year
It’s November and the Christmas commercials have already started on television (so early!). It might be strange to be thinking about closing out the year, but when it comes to your dental benefits, it’s actually appropriate. November is a good time to think about your...
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Getting the Details: What Happens During Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Your dentist has recommended extraction of your wisdom teeth. You’ve done your homework and found a specialist you like. Your appointment is on the calendar and now…you wait. Wondering how it’s all going to go? Have questions about the extraction procedure? Talking...
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Wisdom Teeth and What to Do with Them
Wisdom Teeth: Just when you think you’re done getting new teeth, these late-appearing molars show up. Sometimes, everything is easy and you don’t have to worry about them. Other times, wisdom teeth cause complications. Are you getting wisdom teeth and wondering what...
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What to Expect: How to Create and Maintain a Productive Relationship With Your Dentist
Your relationship with your dentist is just like any other working relationship with a medical professional. It should be founded on respect and sincere care for your well-being, and it should be built on trust and honesty. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to expect...
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New Dentist? First Appointment? What to Expect When It’s All New
It’s finally time: you set up an appointment with a new dentist and the day is fast approaching. Maybe you’re new to town and you’re starting totally fresh. Maybe you’ve decided to move from one practice to a new one. Maybe… you just haven’t been in the office for a...
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Moving to Boston as a Graduate Students: Tips for finding a New Dentist
Moving to Boston as a student is an exciting time. It’s one thing when you’re an undergraduate who is only responsible for yourself. It’s another when you’re a graduate student, often moving to town with a family. Are you a graduate student looking for a new dentist...
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What to Expect if You’re Looking for a Dentist in Greater Boston
Well, this is it: it’s time to send your student off to school. If you are the parent of a Boston-area college student: congratulations! If you’re an undergraduate student moving to Boston for the first time: welcome! We know there are a lot of checklists and...
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Summer Habits: Keeping up the Good Hygiene in the Summer Months
The summer months seem to run at a completely different pace around here. With school out and fun things to do on the calendar, there is a loss of regularity and routine that’s wonderful. However, this is a great time of year to remember that your regular routines,...
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New 3D Dental Imaging Machine
O'Trafford invests in cutting-edge technology to provide you with the most accurate diagnosis and quality dental treatment. Our latest investment is a 3D dental imaging machine. Watch the video below to learn more.
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Hitting the Road? Quick Tips Just in Case of Dental Emergency
If you are planning on hitting the road this summer, traveling out of state or out of the country, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind. Plenty can happen when you’re on the road. What happens if you have a dental concern while traveling? Here are a few things to...
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What to Know: Just in Case of a Dental Emergency This Summer
The season of play is in full swing and we’re all in the spirit! Have you spent a little time on the field yet? Is your team already hitting its stride? You have every reason to get out and get moving this season! Just make sure that you’re armed with the right...
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Equipment for Care: How Different Guards Keep Your Mouth Healthy
It’s summer time and in New England that means it’s the most active time of year. You’re probably already out and have big plans for months of fun. Have you joined up with a recreational league or done a competition yet? Remember that your teeth are vulnerable to...
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First Job, No Insurance: How to Maintain Healthy Habits Anyway
School is just about done, you’re launching into the “real” world with your first “real” job. You’ve got benefits and everything looks awesome, but… it turns out dental insurance isn’t offered. Maintaining good oral health is essential for your overall health, but how...
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I’m Graduating! Now What? Dealing with Dental at the End of College
Congratulations, graduate! You’ve done great things and now you’re on your way! Off into the big, wide world. Part of being a newly minted adult with responsibilities is dealing with your dental records and keeping up your regular dental routine. Have you given any...
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Dental Implants: What to Expect
Have you been considering getting dental implants but have questions about how it all works? Dental Implants have become the strong alternative to dentures or bridges, creating opportunities for patients to restore their natural-looking smile in a new, permanent way....
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Pain Matters: When It’s Time to Call a Pro
We wish it weren’t the case, but it’s a fact of life: a lot of patients only think about going to the dentist when they start to experience pain. Pain can sometimes come on suddenly, but it can also be a slow build. Have you experienced pain in your mouth and just...
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Calcium-Rich Foods for Your Oral Health
Calcium-Rich Diet and Teeth This month, we’re celebrating National Nutrition Month by examining how food relates to our oral health. In our last post, we touched on enamel, the protective surface of your teeth and how some foods can erode it over time. For this post,...
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Thinking About Nutrition? Don’t Forget Your Teeth!
Nutrition and Teeth March is National Nutrition Month, which is the perfect time to reevaluate your diet and habits, especially if your mighty New Years Resolutions have completely fallen away in the last couple of weeks. National Nutrition Month is put together by...
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: O’Trafford Introduces Endodontic Care
Dear patients, We are thrilled to introduce Dr Mona Haghani, our new O'Trafford team member, our Endodontist. Dr. Haghani earned her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minor in Biology from Ryerson University in Canada in 2008 before moving to...
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Interview by the Boston Voyager
Meet Setareh and Mohsen Mahoozi of O’Trafford Dental Specialists in Back Bay Today we’d like to introduce you to Setareh and Mohsen Mahoozi. Setareh, Mohsen, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? We’ll start with our name which tells...
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Why a Periodontist?
A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, the placement of dental implants, and the maintenance of oral health. Following four years of dental school, a periodontist completes a three year advanced residency program before...
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Ask for an Interview
So perhaps your dentist has referred you to Dr. Mahoozi for a Periodontal evaluation, or perhaps you were referred by a friend or a family member, or maybe you just searched Boston Periodontists online and saw Dr. Mahoozi's wonderful Yelp reviews and now you are...
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Welcome to Our New Blog!
This marks the inception of the official O’Trafford Dental Specialists Blog! Stay posted for helpful blogs that we will be writing in the future.
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