Dental Blogs

Tooth Loss Doubles Risk of Death for Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Wellness

We have long known about the associations between gum disease and heart disease, but now a large, new review gives us our strongest, starkest statement on the link: tooth loss can almost double your risk of death. That’s from a new review of more than 15,000 coronary heart disease patients showing that the number of teeth was directly related to a person’s risk of serious heart problems, including death.

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Is “Healthy Tooth Tea” Really Healthy for Your Teeth?

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If you wander through your local health foods store or Asian market, you’ll likely come across a section full of teas that claim to provide all kinds of health benefits. There are slimming teas, teas that offer clarity, healing, or caffeine-free energy, and, of course, there are teeth that are supposed to help your oral health. But do these really work?

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Dentists Do Little to Help Patients Quit Smoking, Study

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According to a new study, healthcare professionals aren’t doing enough to stop people from smoking, and dentists are the worst. Dentists Missed Opportunities to Help According to the study, released by the Ohio State University College of Public Health in Columbus, doctors, dentists, and others aren’t talking enough to their patients about the risks of smoking and the need to quit, as well as how patients can quit.

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Drinking Juice Doesn’t Lead to Tooth Decay

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We know that soda is very bad for your teeth. It’s acidic, which can soften tooth enamel, and its high sugar concentration feeds oral bacteria that produce their own localized concentrations of acids that can cause cavities, increasing the need for reconstructive dentistry. But what about fruit juice?

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Smile Details Life-Changing Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic

The quality of your smile impacts your self-esteem, mental health, physical health, and success in life. Thousands of Americans suffer from damaged or bad teeth that negatively affect their lives. Cosmetic dentistry can help restore your smile and give you back your confidence. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about the restorative powers of cosmetic dentistry. In order to help spread awareness, Dr. Nicolas A.

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Dealing with White Spots on Teeth

Cosmetic

Have you noticed white spots on your teeth? These are known as white spot lesions and can be caused by many things, and they can make you feel unhappy with the appearance of your smile. Fortunately, there are several approaches to dealing with them so you can have a beautiful smile again. What Causes White Spots on Teeth? The causes of white spots on your teeth can be related to developmental factors, oral health factors, and even previous cosmetic dentistry treatments.

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What Makes Dental Care So Expensive?

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Some people balk at the price of dental care. To be sure, you may end up paying thousands of dollars for major restorative work, but it’s important to remember that this is a medical treatment, and investing in your teeth can make the difference between keeping them for a lifetime and losing them one by one at an early age. There are good reasons for the cost of dental care. Here are a few of them.

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New Braces Options Match Your Lifestyle

Cosmetic

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.

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