Am I Too Old for Dental Implants?

dental implants, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 16, 2012

Dental implants offer Downtown Chicago patients the optimal tooth replacement solution. They outlast alternatives like dentures and bridges, and dental implants function more effectively than the other options as well. Patients who are considering dental implants in Illinois sometimes express concern that they are too old to be candidates for the treatment. That worry is […]

Review From Arun, Chicago, IL

review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • March 7, 2012

I had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out by Dr Koos. It was a quick procedure (actually with the anesthesia seemed instantaneous to me), and he gave us clear instructions when we left. As others reviews mentioned,he also called back later that day to check in and answer questions. Although I did have some issues during […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 4: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 6, 2012

Dental abscesses can lead to a host of complications, ranging from simple inflammation of the oral cavity to fatal systemic infections. If an abscess progresses far enough, Chicago patients may need much more that just a tooth extraction to prevent the bacteria from traveling throughout the body. How a Dental Abscess Can Lead to Life-Threatening […]

Review From Lauren C., Chicago, Illinois

dental implants, oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 3, 2012

My husband went here for an implant a couple of months ago. They were incredibly nice and professional. The actual procedure took less than 30 minutes and my husband had very little pain afterwards. I am so glad we went here!! Our normal dentist office (Dental Salon) brought in an oral surgeon and he told […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 3: Mediastinitis

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 28, 2012

Dental Abscess Treatment by Chicago Oral Surgeon Patients with tooth abscesses benefit significantly from having an oral surgeon drain those abscesses or extract the infected tooth. In addition to the symptoms that are directly caused by the abscess, surgical intervention can reduce the risk that the inflammation will spread to other areas of the body. […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 2: Ludwigs Angina

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 20, 2012

Tooth Abscess Treatment by a Chicago Oral Surgeon Patients who have a tooth abscess anywhere in the Chicago-land area have a compelling reason to visit a Chicago oral surgeon. Many times, a dental abscess must be drained through a surgical procedure in conjunction with a tooth extraction in order to avoid more dangerous local or […]

Review From Whitney, D. Chicago, IL

dental surgery, oral surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 12, 2012

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 […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 1: Bacteremia and Septicemia

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 12, 2012

Not only does a dental abscess—a severe infection located beyond a tooth’s root or between the gums and the teeth—cause pain in a patient’s mouth, the condition can also lead to broader systemic problems throughout the body. If the dental abscess is not treated, the bacteria from the infection can spread via the bloodstream to […]

Part 3: Wisdom Teeth Removal Can Be Fun – Ellen Degeneres Says So!

dental surgery, oral surgeon, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • February 5, 2012

This is the third of a three part series on real life examples of how having your wisdom teeth extracted can actually be a fun experience and sometimes a hilarious one. The Ellen Show has really taken a liking to the whole process, especially the initial recovery period, where some rather amusing things can happen. […]

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 […]