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How to Teach Your Children the Importance of Good Dental Hygiene

Figuring out how to teach a child to practice good oral hygiene can be tough, especially if your little one is resistant. Good oral hygiene is so important for children to help prevent future dental issues, such as cavities, infection, pain, and overcrowding due to tooth loss. To help you establish ...

April 2nd, 2022   Category: Peterabasdds

How to Avoid Cavities

Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cleaning your teeth well. Although genetics can also play a part, here are some things that most people can easily do to prevent c...

March 2nd, 2022   Category: Peterabasdds

The Link Between Oral Health and Your Immune System

Brushing and flossing regularly is a proven and effective strategy to keep your family’s oral health at its best. But sometimes this is not enough to keep cavities away. Even if you keep good oral habits, problems can still pop up, so ensuring you get a professional cleaning two times a year ̵...

February 2nd, 2022   Category: Peterabasdds

Tooth loss truth: It’s no longer about the tooth fairy

With the start of a new year, we all want to make sure our smiles look great. That includes prioritizing how we are going to take care of our oral health this year — for us and our kids. Having healthy, good-looking teeth requires attention and care. Tooth decay — or even loss — ...

January 2nd, 2022   Category: Peterabasdds

When Is It time for a New Toothbrush?

New year, new me — new toothbrush? Did you know that people should be swapping out for a new toothbrush every three to four months? But there are some other reasons to anticipate this change, such as an illness. This is recommended to ensure that the bristles are still effective and bacteria a...

December 2nd, 2021   Category: Peterabasdds

12 Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Maintaining your oral health is important, especially during holidays when you’ll likely be enjoying more than your normal share of sweet treats. Here are a few tips to keep in mind during Halloween and the holiday season. With this easy-to-follow guide, you and your kids will be able to enjoy...

October 25th, 2021   Category: Peterabasdds

Wisdom Tooth Extraction – Do’s and Don’ts

A third molar, commonly called a wisdom tooth, is one of the three molars per quadrant of the human mouth. When wisdom teeth cause problems, or X-rays show they might down the line, they need to come out. Other good reasons to take them out include damage to other teeth: That extra set of molars,...

October 2nd, 2021   Category: Peterabasdds

Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums

Keeping teeth and gums healthy is a never-ending and ongoing task – with not many shortcuts. Sorry! But we love this list of easy steps that explain how you and your children can improve oral hygiene. And – don’t forget: you don’t ever want to delay dental cleanings and check...

September 1st, 2021   Category: Peterabasdds

Dental Care for Older People

Oral health is a significant factor affecting the quality of life as we age. Poor oral health affects an older person’s ability to chew and eat a variety of foods, for example. Receding gums and more sensitive teeth can also be new problems. As we age, the need to care for our health and dental,...

August 2nd, 2021   Category: Peterabasdds

Dental Crowns: Types, Procedure Overview & Costs

So you need a dental crown? You probably have many questions about your options. Read on to learn more about the types of dental crowns below. Here at Peter Abas DDS,, we offer the latest technology in the same-day crowns. That’s correct — you can have the whole procedure customized in a sin...

July 5th, 2021   Category: Peterabasdds