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Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
posted: May 03, 2016.

When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. Read more
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.

As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read more
Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
posted: Apr. 10, 2016.

Controlling discomfort during dental work is one of our top priorities. Advances in anesthesia over the last century have made that objective easier to attain, especially for routine procedures. The Read more
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Mar. 26, 2016.

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more
Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
posted: Mar. 11, 2016.

Although highly preventable, total tooth loss continues to affect millions of people worldwide, harming their nutrition, health and social standing. In the United States alone, a quarter of adults Read more
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more
Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.

Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.” While that may seem Read more
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more
Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 04, 2016.

People who’ve lost all their teeth (a condition known as edentulism) face a decision on how to restore their lost function and appearance. And there are a number of Read more
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jan. 03, 2016.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more
Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
posted: Dec. 19, 2015.

A “gummy” smile, in which the upper gums are too prominent, is a common condition. There are several causes for gummy smiles — determining which one is the first Read more
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 04, 2015.

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: Nov. 19, 2015.

One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a Read more
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 04, 2015.

Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more
Welcome Blog
posted: Nov. 03, 2015.

Welcome to the Blog of Ravenel Family Dentistry Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Ravenel, SC area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry Read more