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Everything you need to know about fluoride treatment
We get lots of questions about fluoride. Hopefully, this sets the record straight and gets your questions answered – but if not, we are always here! If you’re due for a cleaning or have questions about fluoride or other oral health concerns, we are here for you! PeterAbasDDS.com Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps build strong,
January 22, 2020 12:51 pm | Category: Uncategorized
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 tooth,
December 26, 2019 5:23 pm | 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 researchers have determined that gum disease (gingivitis) plays a,
November 26, 2019 12:47 pm | 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 than most people, finds a new,
October 28, 2019 5:57 pm | 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 why is,
September 25, 2019 2:40 pm | 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 You Need to See a,
August 16, 2019 12:25 pm | 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 mouth and their overall health.,
July 10, 2019 4:04 pm | 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 24, 2019 3:04 pm | Category: Uncategorized
