Gum disease occurs when parasitic bacteria colonize below your gum line, damaging your gums, bones, and teeth, and stimulating a severe immune reaction that damages these tissues further.
Read Dental StoryGum 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 StoryLosing 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 StoryAlthough 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 StoryWhen 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 StoryMenopause 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 StoryDuring 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 StoryThere are many options for dental materials. Even if you eliminate the metal amalgam fillings and metal crowns, you still have to choose between composite materials and porcelain when deciding on your treatments. Whether you’re looking to close a gap in your smile, fill a cavity, repair a chip, or perform another cosmetic reshaping of your teeth, you are presented with the choice between composite materials and ceramics. So how do you choose?
Read Dental StoryWith COVID-19 restrictions finally lifted in California, it’s a great time to get out, enjoy life again, and show off your pearly whites! For over a year, we’ve been able to hide our smiles behind masks, but now that it’s no longer required, you might feel apprehensive about showing your teeth again. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry can help. Here are 9 signs you can benefit from cosmetic dentistry this summer.
Read Dental StoryNew research suggests that having problem teeth extracted before heart surgery may actually lead to a significant risk of adverse outcomes, including heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and death.
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