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Menopause results in many changes in the way a woman’s body works. Estrogen is a keystone hormone that serves to control and balance numerous other hormones and processes in the body, so when estrogen levels drop, a number of bodily functions change, including how bones are maintained. And anything that affects your bones can affect dental […]

Gum disease is caused by infection, but it’s not simply infection that results in the most serious consequences of gum disease, bone loss, and tooth loss. Instead, it’s partly our body’s response to infection, as high levels of infection drive the body’s immune system to implement a “scorched earth” strategy designed to eliminate an infection, even […]

We know that soda is very bad for your teeth. It’s acidic, which can soften tooth enamel, and its high sugar concentration feeds oral bacteria that produce their own localized concentrations of acids that can cause cavities, increasing the need for reconstructive dentistry. But what about fruit juice? It can be acidic, and it contains about as […]

Student debt is a major burden for young dentists, and we believe that it’s up to those of us who have established ourselves in the profession to help out those who are just beginning. That’s why Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD has decided to offer a scholarship to help dentists cover incidental expenses. And don’t worry, […]

Are 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 […]

If you had a tooth knocked out as a result of a childhood accident, you might think that a quick visit to the emergency room or dentist allowed the tooth to be reimplanted. And it might have saved it for a little time, but in some cases, your tooth may fail in the future or […]

This week, Sean Dix, the inventor of floss rings, was convicted of harassing a dentist he accuses of poisoning him with fluoride, as his mom shouted out, “It’s a kangaroo court!” This is just the most recent chapter in the nearly 20-year-old saga of Floss Rings. A Promising Inventor Gets the Hatchet If you listen […]

A “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. […]

There is a lot of evidence to support the connection between oral health and overall health. The connection between gum disease and cardiovascular risks grows stronger with every study. We know that there’s a mutually-reinforcing relationship between gum disease and diabetes. And we know that gum disease is linked to rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. In […]

A woman in St. Charles, Missouri was just sentenced to four years in prison for the $10,000 in damage she caused at a dentist’s office when she set off the fire suppression sprinkler system. A First-Time Dental Patient Melissa Reann Frederick was a first-time patient at the dentist’s office. After she arrived, she asked to use the […]

You might think that small details in your smile don’t make a difference because no one sits around looking minutely at your teeth. Although it’s true that most people won’t spend a lot of time looking at your teeth, small details still make a difference. The human brain is an amazing machine for perceiving, processing, […]

Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD is proud to announce that we are offering metal-free zirconia dental implants for our patients. Although titanium dental implants remain a good choice for most people, these metal-free dental implants are crucial for people with titanium allergies or concerns about metal sensitivity. Metal-free dental implants are also ideal for anyone seeking the […]