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 […]X-Guide Dental Implant Technology
It is well known that dental implants are the next best thing to your natural teeth—they are a strong, attractive and more permanent solution for missing teeth when compared to traditional alternatives like bridges or dentures. Before implants can be placed, the oral surgeon takes a focused CT (computerized tomography) scan of the patient’s sinus […]Wisdom Teeth Care Tips After Surgery
So you just had your wisdom teeth extracted (or are caring for someone who did) and you need some tips for care after surgery? Look no further! Here is a list of detailed instructions from our team of dental professionals providing answers for any questions/concerns you may have regarding your recent wisdom teeth removal surgery. […]Why Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?
First, let’s talk about why we even have wisdom teeth (third molars) at all. Before modern day medicine, it was very difficult to keep all of our teeth clean. Very often, our first molars (the second to last teeth in most mouths) would decay away, fall out, the second molar would shift forward, leaving space […]