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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 cavities. If you’re due for a cleaning,,
March 2, 2022 5:44 pm | Category: Uncategorized
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 — is a condition,
January 2, 2022 12:19 pm | Category: Uncategorized
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 Halloween candy, without risking your,
October 25, 2021 10:38 am | Category: Uncategorized
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
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 2, 2021 1:23 pm | Category: Uncategorized
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 2, 2021 1:24 pm | Category: Uncategorized
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 single visit with,
July 5, 2021 12:05 pm | Category: Uncategorized
Taking Care of Your Oral Health: What Is a Dental Emergency?
We care about you and your family! Your overall health is very much tied to your oral health. The reality is a damaged, cracked, or infected tooth can have detrimental effects on your overall health and well-being. If you have a damaged tooth or some other dental condition, you need to determine whether it is,
May 26, 2021 1:26 pm | Category: Uncategorized
Get Ready to Unmask Your Smile!
We all need something to look forward to. In a few months down the road (fingers crossed!) we will be looking forward to being able to mostly unmask. What better accessory to reveal during your unmasking than your gorgeous new smile?! Over the last year, folks may have neglected some of their cosmetic improvements due,
March 1, 2021 3:24 pm | Category: Uncategorized
4 Ways to Maintain Good Oral Hygiene
We are well into 2021, and there is no better time to revisit your oral health routine. It isn’t just about brushing your teeth regularly! Here’s an insight into how you should be maintaining oral hygiene moving forward. If you want to practice and maintain good oral health, then you need to pay a lot,
February 26, 2021 2:55 pm | Category: Uncategorized
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 problems. Studies conducted around the world have linked periodontitis to respiratory,
December 22, 2020 3:44 pm | Category: Uncategorized