Inflammation is your body’s response to infection. Inflammation is supposed to increase in response to injury or an invasion by foreign microorganisms, such as gum disease bacteria. Then when the injury is repaired or the invasion is repelled, inflammation is supposed to stop.
Read Dental StoryAre your gums growing over your teeth? Do you have a gummy smile? If so, our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist has answers and treatment options available to you. Gum overgrowth, also known as gingival hyperplasia, can be a serious side effect of other conditions. Although it might not seem as bad to have your gums growing too much at first, it can actually cause danger to your teeth, look unattractive, and feel uncomfortable. Discover why this happens and what Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD can do to restore your gums and smile back to health and beauty.
Read Dental StoryIn late September, the three largest US soft drink companies signed an agreement to try to cut the number of beverage calories consumed by Americans by one-fifth by 2025. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group got together with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation via representatives from the American Beverage Association to craft the agreement. Shortly after the agreement was signed, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a statement saying it supported the announcement.
Read Dental StoryWe all know that age is just a number, but for some people, it seems more accurate than for others? Why is it that some people seem to age quickly while others are virtually timeless?
Read Dental StoryIssues 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 surgery and the loss of teeth. Thankfully, here at Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD, Beverly Hills, California, Dr.
Read Dental StoryAll our lives we’ve been told that periodontal disease is related to how well we brush and floss. “Only floss the teeth you want to keep,” is a common dental truism, referring to the fact that periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults, and that flossing is supposed to protect against periodontal disease. Now, though, some research suggests that periodontal risk might be related to genetics. Does this mean that some people are susceptible to periodontal disease and some people are not, and that flossing doesn’t matter?
Read Dental StoryFor years now, we have understood that the loss of natural teeth is associated with an increased risk of stroke. The only problem is, that we don’t really understand the connection. But this serious health connection gives another important reason to preserve your teeth.
Read Dental StoryYour smile speaks volumes about who you are before you even get a word out. If your pearly whites aren’t so pearly or white then you might find you have a harder time winning over clients than someone whose smile looks healthy and attractive. There are a few things that a smile conveys that are extremely important for your personal brand.
Read Dental StoryPeople have been experiencing dental decay ever since we became human. The first evidence of oral health problems in humans arises about 1.8 million years ago, but it has been thought that widespread tooth decay wasn’t a problem until the rise of agriculture, which allowed people access to more sugars and carbohydrates. However, evidence from a new find shows that some isolated populations of prehistoric people likely experienced levels of decay comparable to modern humans, only without the benefit of modern dentistry.
Read Dental StoryAre you considering Invisalign or another option to straighten teeth, but aren’t sure whether it’s worth it? If so, consider these 10 benefits of straight teeth and you’ll see that straightening your teeth is an investment with very high returns. Straight Teeth Are Easier to Clean When your teeth are straight, they expose the maximum amount of surface area to your toothbrush. Only a small amount of space between teeth is concealed, and this is easy to reach and clean with floss.
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