The History of Floss (and Why You Still Need to Do It)
What Happens When You Don’t Floss? A lot of us have lied to our dentist at some point in our lives. It happens at a teeth cleaning, while your hygienist scrapes your teeth with pointy instruments and shows you the blood on your paper bib. Then she asks, “How often do you floss?” And that’s […]Tooth Loss? Here’s What You and Astronauts Have in Common
Atlantis completed a short expedition to the International Space Station in 2008. Upon its return to earth, the space shuttle landed at the Kennedy Space Center. Six of the shuttle’s crew members were able to exit the spacecraft without aid. The astronauts then continued standing, walking, and posing for the press. But a seventh astronaut […]How Wilbur Wright’s Front Teeth Changed the Future of Flight
The Wright brothers made history on December 17, 1903, when Orville Wright manned the first heavier-than-air aircraft across Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This plane was a realization of years of flight research, multiple glider designs, and plenty of failed attempts at flying. With this first successful flight, the Wright brothers paved the way for the […]Who is the Father of Implant Dentistry?
Celebrating the man who made our modern dental treatments possible Bowtied and bespectacled in a video interview, Per Ingvar Brånemark’s emphatic hand gestures underscore his every word: “No one should die with their teeth in a glass of water.” The statement encapsulates the passion and life’s work of the man praised as the father of […]All-on-4, All in Photos
Candice’s new teeth, new life story—from her first consultation to her new beautiful smile When Candice’s teeth started falling out, she became self-conscious about her smile. She had always had problems with her teeth, but her Crohn’s disease made it worse. After suffering for years, she came to Dr. Krakora to learn about dental implants. […]How to Take Care of Your Dental Implants
Congratulations on your new dental implants! Whether you have a single crown or an All-on-4 restoration, your smile looks phenomenal and you want to keep it that way. So here’s the big question: How do you take care of your new smile, and is cleaning dental implants different from taking care of your other teeth? There’s […]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 […]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 […]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 […]Candice: New Teeth New Life
For her entire life, Candice suffered from problems with her teeth. After developing Crohn's disease, these problems progressed even further causing her teeth to fail over the years. With failing teeth came embarrassment, self-consciousness, and a tendency to hide her smile. Candice finally decided enough was enough, and she needed to "bite the bullet" and do […] 