It used to be there was really only one option for straightening your teeth, and although traditional braces worked well, they weren’t for everyone. Now at Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD, we’re happy to have a wide range of braces options for our Beverly Hills patients who demand teeth straightening with style.
Read Dental StoryMost parents give their kids a smile every day, but not like this. A man in Britain gave his daughter a new smile through Invisalign, and because of it, she has become the new poster girl for the procedure in Britain. What’s even more remarkable about this story is that she hasn’t seen her father since she was six.
Read Dental StoryInflammation 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.
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