What Is A Socket Graft And Why Should You Get One?

Bone grafts are a type of oral surgery that help you keep your mouth in great shape after getting teeth removed. An extra procedure, known as a socket graft, is often performed after a tooth is removed for a bone graft. What is this procedure and why should you consider it? What Is A Socket Graft? If you have to get a tooth removed from your mouth for any reason, you will have a small hole in your gum where it once sat. [Read More]

Why Does Your Baby Need A Frenectomy?

If you've noticed that your baby is having a hard time breastfeeding or drinking from a bottle, you may be surprised when a pediatrician recommends a so-called "tongue tie" frenectomy. Such a procedure is called for when a baby's lingual frenulum has interfered with their ability to move their tongue freely. The frenulum is the small ligament on the underside of the tongue which keeps the tongue attached to the interior of the mouth; in a frenectomy, part of it is cut. [Read More]

2 Ways To Safely Whiten Your Teeth To Promote Your Entertainment Career

If you are trying to make it in the entertainment industry, you probably plan to have head shots and other professional photos taken to promote your image. Although you can have the photos retouched or manipulated to make your teeth appear whiter, when you meet with industry professional in person, the true color of your teeth will be evident.  There are ways to whiten your teeth safely and effectively so that you can continue to move forward with your entertainment career. [Read More]

How Smoking And Bad Bad Breath Drives Away Friends: And How To Win Them Back

Smokers are often beset by a variety of health information explaining how dangerous their habit is to their health. However, few really truly understand how smoking, and how it creates bad breath, can literally drive people away from you. Thankfully, it is possible to counter this effect by quitting smoking and improving your dental health. Why People Recoil From Those With Bad Breath As you smoke, you are introducing a variety of dangerous and destructive chemicals into your mouth. [Read More]