Tooth Loss? Here’s What You and Astronauts Have in Common

bone resorptionAtlantis completed a short expedition to the International Space Station in 2008. Upon its return to earth, the space shuttle landed at the Kennedy Space Center. Six of the shuttle’s crew members were able to exit the spacecraft without aid. The astronauts then continued standing, walking, and posing for the press. But a seventh astronaut […]

How to Take Care of Your Dental Implants

cleaning dental implantsCongratulations on your new dental implants! Whether you have a single crown or an All-on-4 restoration, your smile looks phenomenal and you want to keep it that way. So here’s the big question: How do you take care of your new smile, and is cleaning dental implants different from taking care of your other teeth? There’s […]

The Downside of Having Dentures

downside-of-having-denturesAs a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, part of Dr. Krakora's job involves extracting teeth. There's nothing he dislikes more than having to extract all of a person's teeth because he understands the downside of having dentures. When these situations arise, Dr. Krakora advises patients to try and keep as many teeth as possible. […]