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 […]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 […]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 […]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 […]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 […]Your Caffeine Fix
How the drinks that give you life are killing your teeth Java. Coffee. Cuppa Joe. Whatever you call it, you can’t survive a day without it: a tall serving of warm, steamy, swirling caffeine. Your morning mug is your life force, your fuel, and if you don’t get it you suffer from headaches and crippling […]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 […]13 Celebrities Who Had Dental Work
It may be surprising, but the celebrities featured in tabloids weren't always blessed with those beautiful, flawless smiles. Many have turned to the dental professionals because creating an A-list smile requires extensive dental work. So for anyone feeling down on their not-so-perfect smiles, your favorite celebrities weren't always flaunting their pearly whites. On the other hand, […]Les Miserables and the History of Dentures
In the acclaimed musical and novel Les Miserables, an unmarried woman named Fantine struggles to support her daughter in 19th century France. Fantine resorts to selling her possessions, her hair, her teeth, and eventually herself in order to send more and more money to the family caring for Cosette. Before she sings her famous and […] 