Sedation dentistry is a safe way for the many people who are anxious about dental treatment or find they have excessive discomfort to overcome these problems to get the general dental care they need or get complex cosmetic dentistry treatments they desire.
Read Dental StoryIn 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.
Read Dental StoryDental 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.
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