When is the Best Time to Get Braces?

The seasons seem to fly by, quickly turning into years. Before you know it, your little one is not so little (they grow up so fast!) and it’s time to consider braces. At Ramon Bana DDS, we highly recommend early intervention when it comes to orthodontics.  Contrary to the popular belief that you should wait until teeth and jaws have … Read More

Mouthguards – Do They Really Work?

Sore jaw? Restless nights? Play sports? If any of these apply to you, you might be surprised to hear that you could use a mouthguard!  Functions of Mouthguards Mouthguards are solid pieces of plastic that keep your teeth and jaw in a specific resting position. The basic function of a mouthguard is protection. Mouthguards help prevent accidental mouth injuries, ease … Read More

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the general appearance of teeth and gums. Read more below about some of the more popular cosmetic dentistry procedures and services to find out if they could be right for you. Teeth Whitening Over time, your teeth can become yellowed and stained due to age and enamel wear, acids in food and drinks (like pasta … Read More

The Importance of Dental X-Rays

The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats a fresh set of X-rays. … Read More

Veneers – Not Just for the Silver Screen

There’s a lot of hair and makeup that goes into making your favorite stars sparkle on the screen. And while we can’t all hire a professional artist to make us look perfect every day, there is a lasting solution to giving you that perfect Hollywood smile – veneers!  Dr. Ramon Bana in Miami is an experienced and trusted provider of … Read More

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Invisalign®!

If you have a crooked tooth, odd spaces between your teeth or a poor bite, you might be considering all of your orthodontic options. Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry that realigns your bite and teeth for the best possible look and function. Did you know that our ancestors actually had naturally larger jaws? This meant they had more room … Read More

Next Level Sterilization

Dr. Ramon Bana was raising the bar on practice sterilization before the spread of Covid throughout the US. In fact, he was implementing new methods of clean air circulation back in January without even knowing how important it would truly be!

Cone Beam-What? Translation: Better Dental Experiences

Dr. Ramon Bana, your trusted Miami dentist, is passionate about finding ways to improve the patient experience and achieve lasting results when it comes to the health and appearance of your smile. This requires continuous learning and investing in the types of advanced technologies that will stand the test of time—because keeping up with trends can be exciting, but optimal … Read More

Same Day Dentistry – Too Good to Be True?

In a world of same-day shipping and same day photo prints, your dental restorations can now be same day services too! This is thanks to CEREC® milling machines and digital imaging technology. CEREC is short for “ceramic reconstruction”. This technology has been around since the early 1980s and it’s only gotten better with time, for both dentists and patients. CEREC … Read More