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Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 14, 2023.

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 07, 2023.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Theodros A Abraha, DDS PC will be much more active in the summer. Though most of Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: May 31, 2023.

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more
Memorial Day
posted: May 24, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more
Four Tips for Soothing a Toothache
posted: May 17, 2023.

Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 10, 2023.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 03, 2023.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
posted: Apr. 26, 2023.

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2023.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Cleaning Your Teeth—Time for a Refresher Course!
posted: Apr. 12, 2023.

Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 05, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
posted: Mar. 29, 2023.

When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Theodros A Abraha, DDS PC have handpicked the Read more
When Is The Right Time To Get An Extraction
posted: Apr. 11, 2022.

A tooth extraction could just end up benefitting your smile. Find out why. You might not realize it but sometimes getting a tooth extraction is a good thing for your health. Read more
Can I Get Invisalign With Crooked Teeth?
posted: Jan. 06, 2022.

If you have crooked teeth and are considering Invisalign as a solution in Durham, NC, Dr. Theodros Abraha and his team at Abraha Family Dentistry can help answer your questions Read more
Is A Tooth Extraction Painful?
posted: Nov. 18, 2021.

When a tooth becomes too damaged to save, we must surgically remove it from its socket. If you think you need tooth removal, don’t try to pull it out yourself. Read more