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

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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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Gum Graft Can Help Cover Dental Implants

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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

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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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5 Reasons to Get Wisdom Teeth Removed Early

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Wisdom teeth are essentially vestigial. They are teeth that our ancient ancestors needed to fill up a larger jaw that grew in response to eating tough food that required us to chew for about half the day. Wisdom teeth were also needed to make sure we still had teeth at the ripe old age of 35, the expected lifespan for most prehistoric humans.

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Can Your Teeth Be Turned into Bone Grafts?

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Many people who get dental implants can’t get their implants placed right away. Instead, bone loss related to gum disease means they need bone grafts to help them build up bone in the site for the implants. The best source for your bone grafts is your own bone, but this comes with problems.

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Can Sedation Dentistry Improve Your Oral Health?

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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, DDS, MSD to benefit from preventive and restorative dental care. 

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