Every other year, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) releases its report “The State of the Cosmetic Dentistry Industry,” which assesses the results of surveys sent to hundreds of member dentists and other cosmetic dentists across the country to provide insight into the current trends in the industry.
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 StoryAs a general rule, prehistoric people didn’t have crowded teeth. They generally developed straight teeth, and the number of people with appreciable crowding was very small: about 1% according to the authoritative study on the subject. Compare that with about 65% of modern people who would benefit from orthodontic treatments like braces or Invisalign, and you can see that there’s a very big difference. So why do modern people need orthodontic treatment so much?
Read Dental StorySmiles 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 with porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are slim, custom-made porcelain shells that Dr.
Read Dental StoryIt 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 StoryBeverly Hills, often synonymous with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, is also renowned for its world-class dental services. Among the most sought-after treatments? Dental veneers. And when you think of veneers in Beverly Hills, one name stands out—Dr. Ravon. What are Veneers? Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth, improving their appearance. Crafted from porcelain or resin-composite materials, veneers are bonded to the teeth, offering both cosmetic enhancement and added strength.
Read Dental StoryThere is no question that cosmetic dentistry is effective at improving people’s smiles. If your teeth are crooked, Invisalign can straighten them. Porcelain veneers can correct crooked teeth, poorly shaped teeth, discolored teeth, and otherwise unattractive teeth.
Read Dental StoryA “Hollywood Smile” is often shorthand for a really attractive smile. Straight, long, proportionate teeth that are bright white. It’s common in advertising and well-understood in casual conversation. And it’s not an accident, because Hollywood invented cosmetic dentistry at a time when Americans were yearning to smile, but still suffered greatly from the effects of dental decay.
Read Dental StoryAs retailers are finishing packing away the Christmas decorations and rolling out the avalanche of hearts for Valentine’s Day, it creates a social crush that can lead to a wide variety of feelings, depending on who you are and where you are in your life. For people in a committed relationship, you might think about what to do for your beloved on a special day, and scramble to get reservations for that hard-to-book restaurant. Or it may just make you glad that your beloved isn’t into all that pink hearts crap.
Read Dental StoryA recent study showed that people who get a facelift don’t just look more attractive–they’re considered more likable, too. This isn’t a surprise. It’s something we’ve known in cosmetic dentistry for years: improving your smile affects the way others perceive your personality, too.
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