Dental implants have so many benefits to recommend them that it’s no wonder they’re growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. After all, who wouldn’t want a replacement tooth that is just as attractive and just as functional as the natural tooth that was lost? But dental implants do have one drawback: they can take a long time to complete.
Read Dental StoryOne of the most common tools used in reconstructive dentistry is the dental splint. If your tooth has been loosened or even knocked out completely (avulsed) because of trauma, a dental splint is used to stabilize it while it heals. But how long will you have to wear your dental splint to help the tooth heal? Normally, you will wear the splint for 14 days, but in some cases, it may take longer.
Read Dental StoryIf you are considering dental implants, then you need to know about the potential benefits of choosing a dental implant specialist to place your implants.
Read Dental StoryIf you’re uncomfortable or anxious about visiting your dentist for dental work, oral sedation dentistry could be for you. Sedation dentistry uses medication to help put you at ease so that you can enjoy stress-free dental visits. With less fear, you’re more likely to regularly see your Beverly Hills, California dentist from Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD to benefit from preventive and restorative dental care.
Read Dental StoryAs a general rule, prehistoric people didn’t have crowded teeth. They generally developed straight teeth, and the number of people with appreciable crowding was very small: about 1% according to the authoritative study on the subject. Compare that with about 65% of modern people who would benefit from orthodontic treatments like braces or Invisalign, and you can see that there’s a very big difference. So why do modern people need orthodontic treatment so much?
Read Dental StoryAlong with vegetarianism, another popular diet for losing weight and improving health is a low-carb diet. Diets such as Atkins or the South Beach Diet advocate cutting carbohydrates considerably from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recommendations. However, does changing your diet in this way put your teeth at risk? A low-carb diet can be great for your teeth, but it can have an unpleasant side effect of bad breath.
Read Dental StoryPeri-implantitis is to your dental implants what periodontitis–advanced gum disease–is to your natural teeth. It’s an infection around the implant that degrades the bone and can lead to the loss of your dental implant.
Read Dental StoryYour smile speaks volumes about who you are before you even get a word out. If your pearly whites aren’t so pearly or white then you might find you have a harder time winning over clients than someone whose smile looks healthy and attractive. There are a few things that a smile conveys that are extremely important for your personal brand.
Read Dental StoryWant to get a second opinion about the appearance of your smile? Soon, you’ll be able to get an objective assessment of the many qualities of your smile from a smile-rating app that is being tested in Japan before it becomes generally available next year.
Read Dental StoryAfter losing a tooth or battling gum disease, it’s common to experience dental bone loss caused by bacteria that erodes tooth-supporting bone tissue. This condition can drastically alter the appearance of your smile and other teeth, as they can become loose and at risk. This is why Dr. Nicolas Ravon uses Guided Bone Regeneration treatment at Ravon Dental in Beverly Hills, California, to restore vital bone tissue and save smiles.
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