Chicago Loop Oral Surgeon Officially Endorses Green Guide For Health Care

oral surgeon, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 14, 2011

Online PR News – 13-September-2011 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven A. Koos, D.D.S., M.D., an oral surgeon specializing in oral surgery and jaw surgery in Chicago and owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, is proud to announce his involvement with the Green Guide for Health Care (GGHC) as an Official Endorser of the […]

Corrective jaw surgery for an open bite

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 5, 2011

An open bite (apertognathia) is present when a space remains between the upper and lower jaws even when the mouth is closed. Childhood habits such as thumb-sucking can lead to this jaw malformation, as can genetic factors. This condition can lead to a variety of complications, such as problems chewing, speaking, premature posterior tooth wear […]

Review From Alex K. Chicago, IL

oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • September 4, 2011

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 […]

Early detection of oral cancer

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 26, 2011

Oral cancer is surprisingly common, ranking sixth among all types of cancer diagnosed in the United States, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Like with all cancers, if oral cancer is not detected early enough, it can have devastating, even fatal, effects. Your oral surgeon is trained to spot signs of oral cancer, such […]

Review from Mary W. Chicago, IL

oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • August 17, 2011

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 […]

Is it time to replace my dentures?

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 16, 2011

People who wear dentures usually find that their fit deteriorates over time. When the teeth have been extracted or have fallen out, as is the case with denture wearers, the jaw bone no longer can rely on the teeth’s roots as structural anchors to stimulate it. As a result, that bone erodes, altering the shape […]

Review Emily W. Chicago, IL

dental surgery, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 8, 2011

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 […]

Dental implants: The ideal tooth replacement treatment

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 25, 2011

An unsightly gap in the smile is bad enough in itself, but a missing tooth (or multiple missing teeth) also presents a major decision for dental patients. How do you choose among all of the different tooth replacement options available in modern dentistry? Dental implants, which offer the most advanced tooth replacement technology available, are […]

All-On-4 In Chicago Loop Offered At ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio®

All-on-4, dental implants, oral surgeon, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 18, 2011

Dr. Steven A. Koos, D.D.S., M.D., a Chicago oral surgeon and implant dentist, is pleased to announce that his practice, ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, is offering All-On-4 dental implants in Chicago, Illinois. All-on-4 Chicago Video Online PR News – 13-July-2011 – Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven A. Koos, D.D.S., M.D., a specialist […]

Gum disease: Am I still a candidate for dental implants?

dental implants, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 15, 2011

Dental Implants in Chicago: Success Rates and Common Concerns More and more patients are choosing dental implants in Chicago to replace their missing teeth, but some patients may worry that the implants will fail without knowing that they actually have the highest success rate of any medical procedure – 98% and higher. In particular, patients […]