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If you live in Beverly Hills, California, and have an infected tooth, you’re probably in pain and in need of a root canal treatment. While root canal therapy may have been painful back in the day, modern dentistry advances at Ravon Dental have made this a comfortable procedure for patients with root canal infections.  Who […]

After losing a tooth or battling gum disease, it’s common to experience dental bone loss caused by bacteria that erodes tooth-supporting bone tissue. This condition can drastically alter the appearance of your smile and other teeth, as they can become loose and at risk. This is why Dr. Nicolas Ravon uses Guided Bone Regeneration treatment […]

Nobody loves having crooked teeth, but most people also hate wearing braces. Thankfully, Invisalign can help you achieve the perfect smile you’ve always wanted. With Invisalign clear aligners, you don’t have to worry about metal brackets or wires, and you can enjoy the convenience and comfort of having your teeth straightened faster. Invisalign is a […]

Smiles are as different and unique as people. What’s perfectly acceptable to some people can be troubling to others. Take, for example, gapped teeth. Some people have no problems with gapped teeth, while others find gaps in their smile disconcerting. If you fall in the latter category, cheer up! You can easily close those gaps […]

If you’re uncomfortable or anxious about visiting your dentist for dental work, oral sedation dentistry could be for you. Sedation dentistry uses medication to help put you at ease so that you can enjoy stress-free dental visits. With less fear, you’re more likely to regularly see your Beverly Hills, California dentist from Nicolas A. Ravon, […]

Receding gums caused by conditions such as gum disease and other oral issues aren’t just aesthetically unappealing. They can also cause pain as the gum roots get exposed to cold and hot fluids. These roots are also more susceptible to decay and may even result in tooth loss. Thankfully, here at Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, […]

Issues such as periodontal pockets are sure signs of gum disease, an oral health issue that can wreak havoc on your smile while posing a risk to your overall health. Millions of Americans develop gum disease every year, and far too many cases go untreated, leading to more significant problems such as expensive and invasive […]

Who wants to lose their natural teeth? Nobody! At least that’s everyone’s wish. Unfortunately, tooth loss is common in America, with more than 120 million Americans missing at least one or more teeth! While losing teeth is never fun, the good news is that there are numerous tooth replacement options to fix your gaps. Nicolas […]

After we place your dental implants, it’s up to your body to build bone around the implants. This integrates them into your jawbone so that they can become permanent, functional replacements for your lost teeth.  Your body needs many essential vitamins to repair your bone. Unfortunately, many Americans’ diets are short in these vital nutrients. If […]

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, the odds are good that it’s not just one thing that makes you unhappy. In fact, it’s likely many different aspects of your smile that make you feel self-conscious when you smile. If you can’t point to one or a few different things that bother you […]

We know that gum disease is linked to a wide range of health problems. For years, we have tried to determine whether there was a link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Now a new study seems to put the question to rest: gum disease is associated with a significant increase in Alzheimer’s […]

If you have had gum disease, you have likely developed receding gums. Although treating gum disease can stop receding gums, it can’t reverse the damage that’s been done. Your gums won’t grow back. However, gum graft surgery can repair your damaged gums. It takes gum tissue from a donor site (typically the roof of your mouth, though sometimes adjacent gum […]