Dr. Justin Raanan's Blog | General, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry

How Does Dental Crown Replacement Work?

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Dental crowns can be used to preserve your natural teeth and improve your mouth’s function. You can save money on future dental work by using dental crowns instead of waiting for irreversible damage. Patients love dental crowns because they can last many years if they are properly cared for. But let’s look at how does […]

Why Teeth Whitening is Important

Woman smiling with teeth whitening results

What does it feel like to smile at the camera? Are you having trouble looking in the mirror every day? Perhaps you are feeling self-conscious about your teeth. Dental maladies, such as chips, gaps, or discoloration, can cause you to be reluctant to smile forever. It is important to have white teeth. Let’s look at […]

How Dental Veneers Can Boost Confidence

Are you unsatisfied with your smile? Do you have trouble looking at yourself in the mirror or smiling for the camera? This might be a sign that you are unhappy with the physical state of your teeth. Dental patients who are dealing with blemishes, stains, cracks, or chips might be looking for an easy and […]

Managing Root Canal Anxiety

Just hearing the word “root canal” can evoke images of fear, discomfort, and even trauma in patients who have never undergone such a procedure before. The media is partially to blame as people depict root canals as some sort of medieval torture experience. Modern endodontics gets a bad rap, but dentists want to teach people […]

Teeth Whitening or Veneers: Which is Best?

woman wondering which is best, teeth whitening or veneers

Everyone wants to whiten their teeth, and there are a lot of reasons for doing so. Thankfully, modern dentistry provides so many opportunities for people to whiten their teeth in a way that is most convenient and comfortable for them. Two of the biggest teeth-whitening methods often go head-to-head as patients battle it out in […]

Habits that Damage Veneers

Woman picking her teeth and might damage veneers

Do you struggle with blemishes, stains, cracks, or chips on your teeth? If so, you might feel too self-conscious to smile in public or even look at yourself in the mirror. You deserve to feel good inside and out, which is one of the many benefits porcelain veneers in Beverly Hills can give you. At […]

Avoid Charcoal Toothpaste with Dental Implants

If you are like many of our Beverly Hills patients, you are interested in finding more ways to take care of your teeth at home. There are a lot of healthy DIY solutions for whitening your teeth, from Crest whitening trays to natural mineral & herb scrubs. Now why should you avoid charcoal toothpaste with […]

How Braces Affect Your Face

From an early age, teeth begin to reveal disparities in positioning or shape. People want to fix these disparities fast. As you age, it can be apparent that the teeth need some cleaning. While this is a relatively natural and typical procedure, lots of teenagers and young people fear needing to get those wiry bands […]

Pull a Tooth or Save It?

When your tooth is in pain and it just won’t go away, it’s time to get in touch with your dentist ASAP. Whether due to a lasting medical condition or recent physical damage, your tooth is now getting loose and it may be damaged beyond repair. Only one question remains: pull a tooth or save […]

Why Do My Gums Hurt?

Have your gums been bothering you nonstop? Do your gums feel sore or swollen, and do they bleed when you brush your teeth? If you are tired of being in pain and just want to know, “Why do my gums hurt?” you’ve come to the right place. A consistent toothache and sensitive gums may be […]

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