Could Paul Revere fix your teeth?
Here’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 […]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. […]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 […]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 […]New Year New Smile
As we embark upon the first workweek of 2016, many of us are more than ready to tackle our New Year's resolutions. Whether we are planning to actually follow through with our gym memberships or rushing to the grocery stores to stock up on healthy food, we are all crossing our fingers these habits will […]5 Christmas Gift Ideas From Your Dental Friends
As Christmas quickly approaches, many of us are found guilty of waiting till the last minute to complete our holiday shopping. Although we continue to remind ourselves “we’ll start our Christmas shopping earlier next year,” most of end up in same situation as the year before – scrambling around to find the remaining items on […]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 […]Dental Implants - The Key to Your Dream Smile
Why wait any longer? No one wants to endure the health problems or embarrassment associated with missing teeth. Millions of Americans suffer from missing teeth, but thanks to advances in dental technology, your Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon holds the key to achieving your dream smile - dental implants. Whatever the reason may be, an accident, […]Joa's Wise Words on Wisdom Teeth Removal
Although wisdom teeth removal is a very common procedure, it's completely normal to be nervous. However, some people become so nervous they put off the procedure for years and are left with irritating pain and various problems that could've been avoided by having the surgery in the first place. Don't be the person enduring wisdom […] 