Dr. Mehran A. Abbassian, D.D.S.

SCV Dentist Blog

From the Dentist

Friday, 29 May 2009 13:06

We Can Help In Uncertain Times

These are difficult times filled with much uncertainty about the future. But there are a few certainties that you can count on. Spring will come and summer will follow, and we will be here for you. We are willing to work together with you to ensure that your good oral health continues uninterrupted.

As you know, it is also a certainty that oral health is linked to our overall health and well being, so regular re-care and follow-up visits are very important. Let us explore creative ways to finance your dental care, including a "no interest" monthly payment plan tailored to your circumstances.

The tonic for difficult times is confidence and you can be confident in our continued commitment to your good oral health.

Yours in good dental health,

Dr. Mehran Abbassian

The Flossing Question

Friday, 29 May 2009 12:49

Ever too young?

As soon as two teeth touch, between six months and one year, kids need daily flossing to avoid gum disease. Only flossing can remove the bio film and food particles that build up between their teeth and below the gum line where a toothbrush can't reach. Here's how to floss your child's teeth:

Wrap an 18 inch strand of floss around your middle fingers just as you would for yourself and hold a one inch section tightly.
Gently ease floss between each of your child's teeth, unwinding clean floss as you proceed.

Too squirmy? Consider colorful, flavored kid-friendly floss sticks that can change colors and come in favorite character shapes.

Between the ages of 5 - 10 years old, most children can floss their own teeth and thanks to your perseverance and great example, they'll want to!

Get Ugli - Try it, You'll Like It

Friday, 29 May 2009 12:40

Look At That

UGLI fruits are named after their greenish-yellow appearance, odd shape and lumpy, bumpy skin. Imagine a really ugly grapefruit.

Tasty Treat

This mandarin hybrid has a very sweet citrus taste and is said to combine the best qualities of Seville oranges, tangerines and grapefruit. Ugli fruits are sweetest from their native tropical West Indies and Asia, though they have been grown in the sub-tropical United States since the 1930's. Nearly seedless, uglis peel easily for quick snacks or as an unusual feature in salads, stir fry's or stews.

For Your Oral and Overall Health

Ugli fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, an antioxidant which promotes healthy gums and fights cardiovascular disease, plus it's a good source of fiber as well as folate which is an important B vitamin that promotes oral health.