How should I prepare for my oral surgery consultation?

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 31, 2014

If an upcoming consult for oral surgery, such as the placement of dental implants, has you on edge, rest assured that you are unlikely to experience any discomfort at that initial appointment. It will go smoothly if you know what to expect and are prepared to make the most of the consultation. The oral surgeon […]

Chicago Oral Surgeon Patient Review – Tamera B Naperville, Illinois

oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • November 30, 2014

Amazing experience getting my 4 wisdom teeth pulled!!!! Doesn’t that sound weird?? Dr. Koos and his staff were outstanding and made my experience extremely pleasant. I’m not a fan of pain, so I did a little research to find the right oral surgeon to remove my wisdom teeth. Ora had tons of great reviews, so […]

Tips to Prevent Jaw Injuries

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • November 19, 2014

The jaw can be injured by any number of factors, such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries or an altercation. If the upper or lower jaw is seriously injured, jaw surgery may be necessary to return the jaws to their proper position. Jaw surgery can also help to restore the function of many components […]

Bony Lesions: Interradicular Radiolucencies

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • October 27, 2014

In oral surgery, and oral pathology in particular, most of the lesions and shadows that can be seen on an x-ray are named using words that describe the lesion’s appearance and location. For example, the part of the jawbone that can be seen between the teeth on an x-ray is described as “interradicular”, and the […]

Wisdom Teeth Removal: What should I expect during the recovery process?

Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • September 26, 2014

Although wisdom teeth removal is a relatively routine procedure at this point, it does still involve a true surgical intervention, and patients must plan appropriately for a recovery period. For most patients, recovery from wisdom teeth removal will take just a few days. Patients generally return to their daily routines shortly after the procedure, although […]

Review of Wisdom Teeth Removal Chicago by Carolyn, M.

dental surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 9, 2014

First I want to say I am terrified of dentists based on my past horrible experiences. I let this situation go on too long. I had a dental emergency over the July 4th weekend. My dentist, Priya Setty opened her office to see what she could do to assist me. Unfortunately or FORTUNATELY she referred […]

Bony Lesions: Periapical Radiolucencies

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 25, 2014

Beneath a perfect smile lies a tremendous amount of complicated and interesting anatomy. There are bones and soft tissue, muscles and nerves, as well as the roots of the teeth, and various openings in the jaw bone. From the outside, looking in, it is virtually impossible to assess the health of these structures. That’s why […]

Chicago Oral Surgery Patient Review – Amber S Chicago, Illinois

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • August 9, 2014

I truthfully cannot fully express what an amazing place Ora is. I had my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Koos, and I literally almost want to do it again. The staff is uncommonly kind, grounded, intelligent, receptive to needs, and prompt with responding to inquiries- This is all a direct reflection of Dr. Koos himself. […]

Will I be without teeth after dental implant surgery?

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 9, 2014

Patients who have suffered tooth loss don’t want to wait any longer than absolutely necessary for their replacement teeth. In fact, many patients ask the implant dentist if they’ll get their replacement teeth at the same appointment as dental implant placement. The implant itself is the titanium post that the implant dentist surgically inserts into […]

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Review – Chicago Patient Shannon-Leslie P

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • July 7, 2014

This morning I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. I never had any type of surgery done before so I was very nervous. The first time I met Dr. Koos he was very informative and detailed about the extraction process during the consultation. I loved how quick the x ray process was and […]