What can I expect after IV sedation?
At 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 […]What You Need to Know Before Undergoing Surgery with IV Sedation
When 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 […]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. […]7 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are The Gold Standard Of Tooth Replacement
Based on the National Center for Health Statistics, 70% of the United States population is missing at least one tooth. Unfortunately, there are numerous emotional and physical consequences due to missing teeth. Many people who have lost one or multiple teeth tend to avoid social settings or feel embarrassed and self-conscious about their smile. Their […]Dental Implants vs Dental Bridges
Whether you have lost one or more of your permanent teeth, it's important to determine the best teeth replacement option for you. Tooth loss negatively impacts your gums, jawbone, and remaining teeth in various ways such as shifting your teeth, causing you to speak with difficulty, shifting your bite, and increasing your risk of tooth decay and […]Top 10 Reasons to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth
Whether you're a teenager or young adult, you have most likely been faced with the decision of whether or not you need your wisdom teeth (or third molars) removed. You may have pondered various questions like, my wisdom teeth are not bothering me now so why should I remove them? They aren't impacted, so what's the problem? […]ACP - An Improved Way to Accelerate the Healing Process
People undergo surgeries for various reasons. Whether it's to alleviate pain, repair damages from trauma, birth defects, or to improve one's appearance, more and more surgeons are turning to Autologous Platelet Concentrate (ACP) to improve surgical results. What is ACP? ACP is derived from a small sample of your own blood drawn during the […]Soft Tissue Grafting
Have you been dealing with sensitive roots? receding gum tissue? Well it's not too late to consider soft tissue grafting and how this procedure can vastly improve your oral health and give you the beautiful and confident smile you've always wanted! Receding gum tissue is not simply a problem that will go away. It can […] 