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Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth, generally between the ages of 17 and 25. A tooth becomes impacted when there is a lack of space in the dental arch and its growth and eruption are prevented by overlying gum, bone or another tooth. Impacted and partially impacted teeth can be painful and lead to infection. They may also crowd or damage adjacent teeth or roots. More serious problems may occur if the sac surrounding the impacted tooth becomes filled with fluid and enlarges to form a cyst.

Despite the considerable concern regarding impacted third molars, several recent studies found that third molars which have broken through the tissue and erupted into the mouth in a normal, upright position may be just as prone to disease as those third molars that remain impacted. Not all problems related to third molars are painful or visible. Damage can occur without your being aware of it. No one can predict when third molar complications will occur, but when they do, the circumstances can be much more painful and the teeth more difficult to treat. This is why a focused consultation with Dr. Koos, who specializes in the removal of wisdom teeth, is crucial and of great oral health benefit. It is estimated that greater than 85% of third molars will eventually need to be removed.

Your removed wisdom teeth also hold the power to protect your future. They are a source of your own powerful stem cells, which can be preserved very easily at the time of your wisdom tooth removal procedure.

At ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, Dr. Koos utilizes recent advances in medicine and state-of-the-art technology to allow patients to undergo wisdom teeth removal in a manner that promotes rapid healing and minimal post-operative discomfort.  At ORA® Studios your wisdom teeth removal will be safely and pleasantly carried out under the maximal comforts of sedation.

For detailed information regarding everything you wanted to now about wisdom teeth, please visit our wisdom teeth website at www.WisdomTeethChicago.net
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Chicago Oral Surgery

Welcome to Downtown Chicago's most unique oral surgery practice, providing comfortable sedation dentistry in a relaxed environment for procedures like tooth replacement with dental implants, removal of wisdom teeth, dentures stabilized by dental implants, extraction of teeth, treatment of tooth abscesses and pain, bone augmentation and grafting, sinus lift, ridge preservation, obstructive sleep apnea treatment, snoring treatment, and the 
All-on-4 (All on Four - Teeth in a Day) procedure, performed by a dual degree oral surgeon, Dr. Steven Koos D.D.S., M.D.
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Review From Whitney, D. Chicago, IL. DR. STEVE IS TALL AND VERY VERY SEXY. Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, on to the actual review of the services I received. I went here for a consultation recently and didn’t have to sit for long, maybe 10 minutes if that. I went over to the 360 X-ray machine and [...]
Review From Taylor, G Chicago, Illinois. The dentists there are GREAT. Very thorough and explained everything very well. I received a Saturday evening phone call from dentist after surgery to check up on me. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about the dentists. They would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn’t for the front desk. I went in for [...]
Review From Louis, S Chicago, IL. Generally speaking most of us seem to be more prone to writing about a negative or unpleasant experience than to take time and give praise for a positive one, a job well done. I am no different than most but today however I will write about something positive. A positive experience which I feel must [...]
Review From Sonia M., Chicago, IL. WAY TOO OFF THE CHARTS EXPENSIVE! Catty, obnoxious reception too. Ugh Comment from Steven K. of ORA Dental, Oral Surgery & Implant Studio12/11/2011 Interesting comments (brings up concerns of the possibility of an unscrupulous competitor writing fictitious review, which is an unfortunate circumstance that can occur on Yelp). The review before it was edited down [...]
Review From Judy H, Highland IN. For a person who has anxiety issues, going to the dentist when you know you have to have teeth pulled is extremely hard. I had been told by Dana the hygenistwho works at Ora that I had a couple of lose wisdom teeth, but being the procrastinator that I am, my dentist Dr. Kralj told [...]
Review From Nicole T., Chicago, Illinois. I have been to ORA twice, once to have my wisdom teeth extracted and yesterday to have a molar extracted. Both procedures were done by Dr Koos. He is excellent! The first time I was put to sleep but the last time I was awake. I was a little worried about the last one but [...]
Review from, Ashley W., Chicago, Illinois. Just about completed my implant surgery and have to say for all the years I have been going to dentists and oral surgeons I have never been more comfortable in a dentist chair before. They are so kind and professional and make your experience as comfortable as possible. Dr. Koos and the rest of the [...]
Review From Alex K. Chicago, IL. Hands down the only place you should go to get surgery work done! TIMELINE Birth to August 2nd 2011: wisdom teeth developed and sorta partially poked through my gums a little bit and bothered me here and there over the last few years. August 3rd 2011 a.m.: I woke up with pain and swelling on [...]
Review from Mary W. Chicago, IL. I want to second the experiences that many people have written on this page. The dental care at this office is fabulous. Dr. Koos removed my wisdom teeth and the process was as painless as it could be. From waiting room to chair, they allowed no time for me to panic, were very reassuring, and [...]
Review Emily W. Chicago, IL. I first went to ora with a terrible tooth ache and ora was very accomidating to my schedule and the urgancy of my situation. I met with dr. mark and then with the surgeon steve. I have never felt so comfortable with a dentist office and the entire staff was amazing. I can actually say [...]
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