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Jan 27 2021

2 Reasons why your Teeth Can Actually Cause a Headache

2021 has arrived! Have you committed to a new year resolution? If not, perhaps you want to consider taking better care of your oral health. The benefits are more wide-ranging than you may think. Here are some insights into how your teeth can cause headaches. Having a toothache and a headache at the ...

January 27th, 2021 Category: Cerec

Dec 22 2020

Routine dental care may protect against severe COVID-19-related complications

Quick Summary: A study in a recent CDA Journal concludes that oral hygiene interventions and periodontal and dental treatment have the potential to decrease the oral bacterial burden and the systemic inflammatory response and therefore could decrease the severity and risk of COVID-19 respiratory pro...

December 22nd, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Nov 26 2020

Instilling Good Oral Health at a Young Age

Teaching healthy habits to children at a young age can instill in them a lifetime of good oral health practices. Emphasizing how to properly care for their teeth, developing a routine, and encouraging good nutritional choices all contribute to a strong smile that will last a lifetime. Good habits st...

November 26th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Oct 29 2020

How Our Teeth Have Fared During Covid-19

Many people may be wondering how dental practices have fared in these unconventional times. Luckily, because dental offices already have strict and consistent sterilization procedures, most have been able to make a few other adjustments and offer some, if not all, of their usual services. It would a...

October 29th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Sep 29 2020

Sore, Sensitive, or Bleeding Gums

A common complaint from dental patients is that their gums become sore or even bleed during the brushing and flossing process. In most circumstances, this is a mild irritation brought on by brushing that is too vigorous, or a new flossing routine which causes gums to bleed. However, in some instance...

September 29th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Aug 11 2020

CA dental surgeon finds potential link between gum disease, severe COVID-19 complications

In a new study, a local dental surgeon warns of the possible connection between gum disease and COVID-19. If you’d like to get questions answered by Dr. Abas or see us for a cleaning or assessment, we are here to help. When dentist offices opened back up, Beverly Hills dental surgeon Dr. Shervin...

August 11th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Jul 30 2020

4 Reasons Water Is the Best Beverage for Your Teeth

Water, the most important liquid on the planet, makes up roughly 60% of the human body. While there is no “real” recommended amount of water you should drink a day, most doctors agree that you should try and consume 8-10, eight-ounce cups (64-80 fl oz) of water each day. But why, exactly, is ...

July 30th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Jun 24 2020

The Functions of Molar and Wisdom Teeth

Molars are designed to sustain great amounts of force from chewing, grinding, and clenching. Though it hasn’t dumped our wisdom teeth yet, evolution has, unfortunately, made some adjustments to the size of our jawbones throughout our history. Even with the current popularity of “Paleo di...

June 24th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

May 28 2020

Dr. Abas on the Dangers of Chronic Inflammation

Our team at PeterAbas DDS is here to ensure you get the best care! Our health and wellness have certainly been thrust into the spotlight over the last couple of months. Throughout the pandemic, doctors and researchers have highlighted how having comorbidities has an extremely negative effect on the ...

May 28th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

Apr 15 2020

What to do 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 mou...

April 15th, 2020 Category: Uncategorized

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