Why Would Someone Need a Full Mouth Extraction?

a full mouth extraction can sometimes be the best course of action for preserving oral health and preventing further complications

Transform Your Life with a Smile Makeover in Washington, PA

Are you unhappy with your smile? Do you often find yourself hiding your teeth in photos or when laughing? At Western Pennsylvania Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, we believe everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of. That's why we offer comprehensive smile makeovers in Washington, tailored to transform your smile and boost your confidence. What […]

All-on-4 Implants vs Full Arch Implants - What’s the Difference?

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry. But did you know there are different types of dental implants? In this blog post, we'll delve into the differences between All-on-4 implants and Full Arch implants, helping you make an informed decision about your oral health. What are All-on-4 […]

The History of Floss (and Why You Still Need to Do It)

history of flossWhat Happens When You Don’t Floss? A lot of us have lied to our dentist at some point in our lives. It happens at a teeth cleaning, while your hygienist scrapes your teeth with pointy instruments and shows you the blood on your paper bib. Then she asks, “How often do you floss?” And that’s […]

15 Unique Pet Names for Dental Fanatics

dental pet namesIt’s always exciting to welcome a new animal into your home, but naming your new pet can be like pulling teeth! You want to make sure you capture the animal’s personality, while also expressing your own passions. Fortunately for all you dental fanatics out there, we’ve compiled a list of the cutest dentistry-related names for […]

What can I expect after IV sedation?

iv sedationAt Dr. Krakora’s office, we use IV sedation for wisdom tooth surgeries, simple dental extractions, and some implant surgeries and biopsies. Most of our patients call it “going to sleep,” but that’s not quite right. IV sedation is deeper than both nitrous gas sedation, which is inhaled, and oral sedation, which is swallowed in the […]

How Hard Are Human Teeth And Enamel?

how hard is tooth enamelTeeth of Steel When geologists want to know how hard a mineral is, they use a scratch kit to perform a relatively simple test: they just check to see if the mineral in question can visibly scratch the surface of other minerals. This method for testing mineral hardness has been recorded in human history as […]

What You Need to Know Before Undergoing Surgery with IV Sedation

oral surgery washington paWhen you’re scheduling a procedure at Dr. Krakora’s office, you might get overwhelmed by the long list of “dos and don’ts” we give you in preparation for IV sedation. You can’t eat, drink, or smoke for designated times before your surgery, and you can’t even wear jewelry or nail polish on the day of the […]

How Wilbur Wright’s Front Teeth Changed the Future of Flight

negative effects of tooth lossThe Wright brothers made history on December 17, 1903, when Orville Wright manned the first heavier-than-air aircraft across Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This plane was a realization of years of flight research, multiple glider designs, and plenty of failed attempts at flying. With this first successful flight, the Wright brothers paved the way for the […]

Could Paul Revere fix your teeth?

dental specialists washington paHere’s why you need to know your dental specialists American patriot Paul Revere is best known for his midnight ride, immortalized in the poem by Longfellow. He’s less remembered for his trade as a silversmith or for his foray into the world of revolution-era dentistry. After studying with a dental surgeon, Revere even placed a […]