Dental Blogs

The Benefits of Non-Metal Implants

Restorative

Dental implants are the gold standard for those who are looking to replace missing teeth. Traditionally, a dentist uses titanium implants, which are not only strong but also allow for the jawbone to grow around the implant through a process called osseointegration. With that being said, not all dental implants are created equal. While studies have shown that dental implant success rate is relatively high, there are some drawbacks primarily due to the use of titanium instead of a more bioinert material.

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Dumb Teeth Tricks from LA Dodgers’ Puig

Wellness

First of all, let us congratulate the Los Angeles Dodgers on making the postseason this week with a victory on Wednesday night. However, we were disappointed to see that, among the shenanigans in the locker room after the game, outfielder Yasiel Puig took the opportunity to be a really bad role model and open beer bottles with his teeth.

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Kanye Explains Why He Doesn’t Smile

Wellness

Kanye West has every reason to smile. A beautiful wife. A beautiful daughter. A fortune worth an estimated $130 million. A cultural legacy that will probably outlive anyone alive today. And yet, he is a man who doesn’t smile. And recently he shared the reason why. Kanye’s Reasons Kanye said that he has two reasons he doesn’t smile:

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5 Reasons to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed Early

Oral Surgery

Wisdom teeth are essentially vestigial. They are teeth that our ancient ancestors needed to fill up a larger jaw that grew in response to eating tough food that required us to chew for about half the day. Wisdom teeth were also needed to make sure we still had teeth at the ripe old age of 35, the expected lifespan for most prehistoric humans.

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Replace Your Missing Teeth with Durable Metal Free Dental Implants

Restorative

Who wants to lose their natural teeth? Nobody! At least that’s everyone’s wish. Unfortunately, tooth loss is common in America, with more than 120 million Americans missing at least one or more teeth! While losing teeth is never fun, the good news is that there are numerous tooth replacement options to fix your gaps. Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD offers metal-free dental implants designed to act, look, and perform like your natural teeth.

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ADA Supports Soft Drink Calorie Agreement

Wellness

In late September, the three largest US soft drink companies signed an agreement to try to cut the number of beverage calories consumed by Americans by one-fifth by 2025. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group got together with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation via representatives from the American Beverage Association to craft the agreement. Shortly after the agreement was signed, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a statement saying it supported the announcement.

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