Growing Nation, Shrinking Jaw
How George Washington’s dental problems affected his presidential portraits Written by Allison Russell, Feature Image Source The first president of the United States is known for many heroic feats. He crossed the Delaware, won the war, and retired from office after two terms, setting a precedent for the transfer of power that would endure to […]13 Celebrities Who Had Dental Work
It may be surprising, but the celebrities featured in tabloids weren't always blessed with those beautiful, flawless smiles. Many have turned to the dental professionals because creating an A-list smile requires extensive dental work. So for anyone feeling down on their not-so-perfect smiles, your favorite celebrities weren't always flaunting their pearly whites. On the other hand, […]Les Miserables and the History of Dentures
In the acclaimed musical and novel Les Miserables, an unmarried woman named Fantine struggles to support her daughter in 19th century France. Fantine resorts to selling her possessions, her hair, her teeth, and eventually herself in order to send more and more money to the family caring for Cosette. Before she sings her famous and […]The Tooth Fairy Doesn't Want Them, So Why Should You?
Why you should have your wisdom teeth extracted (even though the tooth fairy won’t pay you for them) Written by Allison Russell, Feature Image Source All twenty of our baby teeth grow in by the time we’re three years old, and they start falling out only a few years later. That’s twenty opportunities to leave […]Tooth Replacement is a Dream with These Solutions
Tooth Loss - A Nightmare Come True? Written by Allison Russell It’s one of the most common recurring nightmares—no, not that one about drowning or going outside in your underwear. It's when everything seems to be normal, and then suddenly your teeth are rotting, crumbling, or totally falling out of your mouth. This is what so […]Pam's Story - All-On-4 Surgery Day
The next video in Pam's New Teeth New Life story is finally here! Follow Pam as she prepares for her All-On-4 surgery and discusses the procedure with Dr. Krakora. For anyone considering dental implants, this is something you don't want to miss. Pam recaps her dental history, reveals any concerns going into surgery day, and […]Wisdom Teeth Removal [Infographic]
Wisdom Teeth - A Ticking Time Bomb Featured Image: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons What appeared to be an innocent semi-annual dental exam, turned out to be a huge headache. Your dentist scheduled a consultation with the oral surgeon for wisdom teeth removal surgery. First of all, your third molars are not even bothering you! […]Dental Costumes for Halloween
Halloween is less than a week away, and who has yet to pick out their costume?! I'm sure we have still a few last minutes shoppers out there, but there's no need to worry. Dr. Krakora's office compiled a list of our favorite dental costumes (thank you Pinterest). We know you love your teeth so […]Implant Dentistry: Then and Now
Written by Megan Rose, Physician Assistant. For thousands of years, humankind has been replacing missing teeth using dental implants in one form or another. Ancient Egyptians as early as 2500BC used ligature wire made of gold to stabilize loose teeth1. They also used pieces of sea shells and stones as primitive implanted teeth2. Later, in […]How Tobacco Affects Oral Health
Written by Megan Rose, Physician Assistant. When most people think of the negative consequences of tobacco use, they commonly picture the damage it causes to lungs. Did you know tobacco affects oral health just as severely? Both smoking tobacco and using smokeless tobacco contribute to negative oral health effects. Smoking leads to oral health […]