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Planning The Placement of Dental Implants
In recent years, dental implants have become the tooth replacement option of choice for dentists and patients alike. By replacing missing tooth roots, implants provide greater stability for large dental restorations, like bridges and dentures. And for both single-tooth replacement and multiple-tooth replacement, implants stimulate tissue regeneration and help to prevent jawbone recession. Nonetheless, for […]
It’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month
There are about 53,000 new oral cancer diagnoses each year, which is why awareness is crucial. Our goal is to ensure that more people know about the disease and will take measures to prevent it and screen for it. Because when oral cancer is detected early, the survival rate is significantly increased. An oral cancer […]
5 Tips To Prevent Gum Disease & Treatment Options
The CDC reports that nearly half of all American adults suffer from some form of gum disease (AKA periodontal disease). Yet, many don’t realize they have it and many more don’t even know what gum disease is. Simply stated, gum disease is an infection of the gum tissues in the mouth. It is caused when […]
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the most severe oral health issues plaguing American adults. In fact, the CDC reports that almost half of American adults over age 30 have symptoms of gum disease. With statistics like that, you may have gum disease without even knowing it. During Gum Disease Awareness […]
3 Ways To Treat A Dental Injury
A dental injury is alarming. But, knowing what to do in the event of a dental emergency can help you avoid disaster and save your smile from irreparable damage. If you are currently handling a serious dental emergency, then contact our dentist or call 911 for further instructions. However, if bleeding, swelling, and pain are […]
Three Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
If you’re a victim of tooth loss, you may know that traditional bridges, partials, and dentures have long been the standard for tooth replacement. However, the replacement option that most imitates the natural design of teeth, with crown and root, is the dental implant. One implant can replace a single tooth, a few can anchor […]
Mouth Cancer Action Month
Every year, Mouth Cancer Action Month takes place in November. But, even though we dedicate an entire month to calling attention to it, there is very little public knowledge about mouth cancer. This year, let’s give Mouth Cancer Action Month the awareness that it deserves. In this post, we define what mouth cancer is, discuss […]
Dental Implant Care Guide
Dental implants are an amazing tool used to restore your smile. Dental implants can replace the missing parts of a natural tooth, including the root of the tooth and the crown; implants also restore multiple missing teeth with a prosthesis such as a dental bridge or a denture. There are essentially three parts that make […]
National Gum Care Month: What You Should Know About Gums, Gum Disease, and Prevention
The goal of dentistry is to help patients achieve a healthy mouth, not just healthy teeth. This includes your gums (aka gingiva). Your gums seal and protect your teeth, teeth roots, and jaw bones, against disease-causing bacteria. Additionally, the gingiva hold your teeth in place. Without gum tissue, your teeth would fall out and bacteria […]
All You Need To Know About Deep Teeth Cleaning
If it’s been a while since your last dental cleaning, a standard cleaning may not be enough. In these cases, dentists often recommend a deep dental cleaning, or deep teeth cleaning to gently and skillfully remove plaque and tartar from all parts of the teeth, preventing decay and disease. Learn more about the deep cleaning […]
Beverly Hills Periodontist, Dr. Ricardo Raschkovsky, is a leading provider of Dental Implants and the treatment of Gum Disease to residents of Beverly Hills and surrounding communities. Dr. Raschkovsky also specializes in Laser Gum Surgery and Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery, including Gum Grafting, Bone Regeneration and Crown Lengthening. Contact our Beverly Hills, California dental implant and periodontics specialist!