Dental Blogs

Does a Toothache Mean You’re Losing a Tooth?

Wellness

What should you do if your tooth hurts? You should contact your dentist. Pain is your body’s way of saying something is wrong. Although some causes of tooth pain may not immediately lead to tooth loss, they are all a sign that you should take action. Infected Tooth One of the most painful causes of toothache is also the most serious. If your tooth is infected, it may hurt spontaneously, or there may be severe and lasting pain associated with heat, cold, or pressure. Other symptoms that might go along with an infected tooth include:

Read Dental Story

The panel of Experts Design First-Ever Dental Implant Safety Checklist

Restorative

Although dental implants have a high success rate, they are not 100% perfect, especially when placed by less-experienced dentists. In an attempt to standardize dental implant procedures and reduce the risk of error among all dentists, especially trainee or newly licensed dentists placing implants, researchers brought together an expert panel of 24 periodontists to establish what is likely the first-ever expert panel recommendations for dental implant safety.

Read Dental Story

Omega-3 Also Helps Gum Disease

Wellness

When we wrote earlier about natural supplements that help gum disease, we weren’t aware of the results of a brand-new study published confirming that another natural supplement may help improve your gum health: Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly the DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) variety has recently been shown to provide substantial improvement in the health of gum tissues.

Read Dental Story

Does Menopause Affect Dental Implants?

Restorative

Menopause results in many changes in the way a woman’s body works. Estrogen is a keystone hormone that serves to control and balance numerous other hormones and processes in the body, so when estrogen levels drop, a number of bodily functions change, including how bones are maintained. And anything that affects your bones can affect dental implants.

Read Dental Story

Why Your Teeth Are So Emotionally Powerful

Wellness

During our work for the TV show Smile, we helped our patient Melissa to face and overcome not just the physical state of her teeth, but also the emotional hardship that came along with her poor oral health. Unfortunately, Melissa isn’t alone. Many people experience a lot of emotional pain alongside teeth that are unhealthy, damaged, or unattractive.

Read Dental Story

How Flossing Helps in Preventing Gum Disease

Wellness

Gum disease is a common dental problem among adults in the US. The simple act of flossing once a day is your best defense against the infection known as gum disease. Although flossing may feel unnecessary, it is in fact highly effective at stopping gum disease at its most common source: dental plaque.

Read Dental Story

Top 10 Benefits of Dental Implants

Restorative

Losing one or more of your natural teeth might feel like the end of the world, but with restorative dentistry treatments like dental implants, it doesn’t have to. Dental implants are the next best thing next to growing a new set of teeth (which sadly can’t happen). Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD can help you replace your missing teeth and enjoy all the amazing benefits that come with dental implants in Beverly Hills.

Read Dental Story

7 New Years’ Resolutions for Your Teeth

Wellness

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution that can make you healthier, more attractive, and happier this coming year, why not focus on your teeth? Oral health can make a huge difference in your general health, and taking care of your teeth can make your smile more attractive. Besides, there are many simple things you can do that will improve your oral health.

Read Dental Story