Loose Dentures: What are my options?

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 27, 2012

Chicago patients who have worn dentures for a number of years tend to notice that the devices don’t fit as well as they used to. As the years go by, dentures are increasingly likely to slip out of place and they get more uncomfortable to wear as well. This phenomenon occurs because the jawbone changes […]

What is a Tooth Abscess?

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 18, 2012

A tooth abscess is a serious infection that targets one of the oral structures, most often the jawbone or the roots of the teeth. Beginning as a minor infection or even a mere cavity, a tooth abscess can evolve into a major problem, complete with toothache, draining purulence (pus), and a number of other unpleasant […]

Oral Surgeon in Chicago Receives Patients’ Choice Award

oral surgeon, oral surgery, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 18, 2012

Online PR News – 18-January-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, a Chicago Loop oral surgeon and owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, was recently honored with the distinction of earning a Patients’ Choice Award for 2011. The Patients’ Choice recognition is determined based on an extensive analysis of online reviews submitted by patients […]

Review From Taylor, G Chicago, Illinois

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • January 18, 2012

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 […]

Stop Jawbone Atrophy with Dental Implants

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 9, 2012

When you lose a tooth, it leads to negative effects beyond the unattractive gap left behind in your smile. A missing tooth can affect your speech and ability to chew because its opposing tooth now becomes useless. Remaining teeth shift, drift and migrate if missing teeth are not replaced, and when the absent tooth’s root […]

Part 2: Wisdom Teeth Removal Can Be Fun – Ellen Degeneres Says So!

oral surgery, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • January 3, 2012

Wisdom teeth removal = Surgery = Fun? This is the second of a three part series depicting real life examples of how having impacted wisdom teeth removed can not only be a painless and quick procedure, which is safely carried out with sedation and anesthesia, but also how the post-recovery period can make for life-long […]