Review From Kate B.- Chicago, IL

review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • July 8, 2011

I just had all my wisdom teeth pulled a few days ago, and this place was perfect for me. First, you walk in and it looks like to walking into a spa. 🙂 Very modern but very cozy. Everyone that works there seemed very nice and easy to talk to. I had Dr. Steven Koos […]

The latest options for an anxiety-free dental experience

sedation dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 1, 2011

Many patients who have qualms about their routine dental appointments grow even more anxious when facing a complex surgery. Fortunately, Dr. Steven A Koos, an oral surgeon and sedation dentist serving Chicago, can ease these patients’ minds by offering them a worry-free dental experience. Using sedation dentistry, Dr. Koos will administer a medication—typically a benzodiazepine—that […]

When is orthognathic (jaw) surgery necessary?

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 23, 2011

Patients often enter orthodontic treatment with dual goals of enhancing the smile’s appearance as well as improving the way the upper and lower jaw fit together to form the bite. However, braces alone are sometimes insufficient for achieving those goals when a skeletal deficiency is also present. When orthodontic treatment does not completely correct the […]

Stem cell harvesting from wisdom teeth

Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • June 14, 2011

The numerous health and dental advantages of wisdom teeth extraction have been well-documented. Patients are less susceptible to infection, damage to adjacent teeth and painful abscesses when their wisdom teeth have been removed. However, a less prominent major benefit has recently been identified. Wisdom teeth house valuable potent adult stem cells that can be directed […]

Conditions and symptoms treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 3, 2011

Oral surgeons are highly trained dental surgery practitioners who complete intensive 4 -6 year residency programs in their specialty area in addition to four years of dental school. Some oral surgeons even complete medical school and therefore possess a dual-degree. As a result, an oral surgeon is capable of treating a variety of conditions that […]

Rachel, K. Chicago, IL

dental surgery, oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • June 3, 2011

By far, the best dental studio I have ever been to. I have been to both the Wicker Park and South Loop locations. I love the Wicker Park location and the fact that Dr. Thurston will always be playing great music, because I don’t think anyone can even comprehend what an incredible difference it makes, […]

Oral Surgeon in Chicago Receives Environmental Excellence Award

oral surgeon, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 2, 2011

Dr. Steven A. Koos, D.D.S., M.D., owner of ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio – a dental practice specializing in oral surgery and jaw surgery in Chicago, Illinois – is pleased to announce that his practice is the recipient of this year’s Clinic Partner for Change Award for Environmental Excellence. Chicago implant dentist and oral […]

M.C. , Chicago, IL

oral surgeon, review, sedation dentist, tooth extraction, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • May 28, 2011

ORA Surgey and Implant Studio is Incredible! I came here to get my wisdom teeth pulled. I am someone who has never had surgery of any kind before, nor have I had a lot of teeth issues. Once you walk into the facility, it is tranquil, lots of warm earth tones. The office is extremely modern, […]

Important Information You Need To Know Before Tooth Extractions – Part 3

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

There are two important phases in alveolar ridge preservation during and after a tooth extraction. Not all extractions are the same and it is very important to have an extraction expert, an oral surgeon, perform the tooth removal. So how can the bone be preserved? First, your Chicago Oral Surgeon at ORA will use the […]

Important Information You Need To Know Before Tooth Extractions – Part 2

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 16, 2011

Ridge Preservation It is a well-established fact that the surrounding bone ridge around an extracted tooth, the alveolar ridge, melts away after a tooth extraction. But why is it important to immediately preserve this bone with ridge preservation bone grafting? The most obvious reason is that when you preserve your own jawbone, you eliminate the […]