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 […]Antibiotics and Dental Treatment
A new study led by Ron Milo of the Weizmann Institute of Science states an average human male body is comprised of 30 trillion cells and 40 trillion bacteria. Crazy right? Well, based on these statistics alone, you shouldn't be surprised to hear that you have bacteria in your mouth. Although bacteria is completely normal, […]Exercise and Your Teeth
Summer has finally arrived, and it’s about time! With such an exciting list of outdoor activities to do in Pittsburgh and Washington, PA, we couldn’t be more excited here at Dr. Krakora’s. During the months leading up to summer, many of us work extra hard to prepare for bathing suit season and to look our best. […]Bisphosphonates and Oral Surgery
Written by Megan Rose, Physician Assistant When a patient comes into our office for the first time, we always have him or her complete a health history form. This form includes the name of the dentist they see, their primary care physician, any health problems they are being treated for and, of course, medications they […]Paying for Dental Implants
The majority of questions we are asked in Dr. Krakora’s office revolve around paying for dental implants. “Do you participate with my insurance?” “How much will my insurance cover?” “What payment plans do you offer?” And the list goes on and on. Investing in dental implants is a big decision, which is why we make […]Tooth Loss and Heart Disease [Research Study]
Written by Megan Rose, Physician Assistant It’s no secret that poor dental hygiene leads to periodontal disease and eventually tooth loss. Recently, researchers who are published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology have correlated tooth loss with an almost doubled risk of cardiovascular death and stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease. This was the […][Video] Testimonial on Third Molars
Dr. Krakora removed Megan’s third molars (wisdom teeth) a few weeks ago, and to her surprise, the procedure was much easier than she expected. She was back to her normal routine in no time and was happy to undergo the surgery before any future problems arose. For a few weeks prior to surgery, Megan experienced […]New Teeth New Life All-On-4 [Interview]
Frank suffered with dental problems for as long as he can remember. His career, personal life, and self-confidence were all impacted by his smile, and he soon realized enough was enough. Now, after years of suffering, his teeth are no longer holding him back! Watch Frank's extended interview and see how Dr. Krakora's New Teeth New […] 