Blog - Peter Abas DDS

What to know about tooth extraction

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. The issue may be a painful wisdom tooth or a tooth that has been badly damaged by decay. In some cases, a dentist will remove a tooth to make space for dental prosthetics or braces. An oral surgeon, not a dentist, may extract a t...

December 26th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized

Brush your teeth — postpone Alzheimer’s

You don’t only avoid damage to your teeth by keeping good oral hygiene, researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer´s disease. If you’re due for a cleaning or have questions, we are here for you! PeterAbasDDS.com The researche...

November 26th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized

Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily!

If you are an athlete, you may be interested in this recent study! If you have questions, we are here for a complimentary consultation – and make sure you are booking your cleanings with regularity! Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently tha...

October 28th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized

How Often Should I Go to the Dentist for a Teeth Cleaning?

Should every six months’ rule apply to everyone? How often do you get your oil changed? Every 3,000 miles? Or is it every 6,000 miles? Thanks to computers, most cars today will make that determination for you based upon the type of driver and the temperature extremes the car has to endure. So ...

September 25th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized

12 Signs You Need to See a Dentist

You probably have a busy schedule and find it difficult to fit another appointment into your hectic day. Please remember that your dentist plays a major role in maintaining your overall dental health. Keeping those regular visits is important in keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. 12 Signs...

August 16th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized

The 8 Best Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups. However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease. Research has shown that there is an association between the health of a person’s ...

July 10th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized

Wisdom Teeth

If all of your teeth have come in as they should, and none have been removed, then by the age of eighteen, you should have 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in your mouth is there with a specific name and function. Your front teeth, the,...

May 24th, 2019   Category: Uncategorized