Inflammation is your body’s response to infection. Inflammation is supposed to increase in response to injury or an invasion by foreign microorganisms, such as gum disease bacteria. Then when the injury is repaired or the invasion is repelled, inflammation is supposed to stop.
Read Dental StoryMost people think that the biggest threat to your teeth is cavities. But the truth is that cavities are unlikely to cause the loss of your tooth.
Read Dental StoryHave you looked in the mirror recently and thought about doing something about your smile that doesn’t make you feel confident? If so, you’re not alone. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Nicolas A. Ravon, regularly sees patients just like you who feel insecure about their smiles. One of the ways he can help you fall in love with your smile all over again is with a smile makeover.
Read Dental StoryWe know that your genes influence your risk of gum disease, but new research is suggesting it’s not only the actual code of your genes but which genes are switched on and off in response to various stimuli that determine the health of your mouth. The study of this triggering effect of genes, called epigenetics, may help us to one day prevent serious gum disease that leads to tooth loss.
Read Dental StoryAre your gums uncomfortable? Do you experience soreness around your teeth? Are your gums inflamed and red? Chances are good that this is gum disease and you should see a dentist, but there are also some other potential causes you should consider.
Read Dental StoryAccording to a new study looking at the number of changes in the bone around different dental implant designs, it seems that a single-piece dental implant results in the smallest amount of changes. Studying Abutment Design A replacement tooth is typically made up of three parts: a dental implant that goes down into the jawbone. A dental crown that sits atop the dental implant. And an abutment that connects the two.
Read Dental StoryIf you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile in your profile pics, selfies, or headshots, there are some tricks that you can use to make your smile really shine.
Read Dental StoryGum disease is a serious infection of your gums. Treatment of your gum disease can come in many forms, from simple changes in your oral hygiene to the use of antibiotics to surgical treatment.
Read Dental StoryAre your gums growing over your teeth? Do you have a gummy smile? If so, our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist has answers and treatment options available to you. Gum overgrowth, also known as gingival hyperplasia, can be a serious side effect of other conditions. Although it might not seem as bad to have your gums growing too much at first, it can actually cause danger to your teeth, look unattractive, and feel uncomfortable. Discover why this happens and what Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD can do to restore your gums and smile back to health and beauty.
Read Dental StoryWhat gives dental implants their great advantages–no special cleaning, no slipping, and the ability to eat a full range of foods–is that they are anchored in your jaw bone like your natural teeth. But what if you have a bone disease? Can you still get dental implants? The answer is yes, but you have to be aware of special risks and considerations.
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