Dental Blogs

Do You Need a Bone Graft After a Tooth Extraction? What You Need to Know

Oral Surgery

Imagine this: you’ve just had a tooth removed and feel relieved the hardest part is over. Then your dentist mentions something called a “bone graft.” Suddenly, what felt like a simple extraction seems more complicated, and you may find yourself wondering—do I really need this? You’re not alone in that reaction. Many patients have the same questions when bone grafting comes up. It can feel overwhelming to think about extra treatment, especially when you’re already adjusting to the idea of a missing tooth.

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Rebuild a Better, Healthier Smile with Dental Bone Loss Treatment

Oral Surgery

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 at Ravon Dental in Beverly Hills, California, to restore vital bone tissue and save smiles.

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Gum Graft Can Help Cover Dental Implants

Oral Surgery

One of the reasons why people choose dental implants is that they look very attractive–they’re essentially indistinguishable from natural teeth, but only when the root part of the implant is fully covered. Unfortunately, some people may experience receding gums around their dental implants, exposing the roots.

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Repair Your Smile Using Surgery to Fix Receding Gums

Oral Surgery

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, MSD in Beverly Hills, California, Dr.

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