Yellow Conditions of the Oral Mucosa

dental surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 3, 2014

Taking a look inside your mouth, you can expect to see that the different aspects of your oral anatomy will reflect a variety of colors and shades. From pink to red, and even black, blue, and brown, the mouth can be a surprisingly colorful place! Sometimes these colors represent normal, healthy tissue, and other times […]

The Origin of Dental Implants

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 24, 2014

The history of dental implants is both interesting and somewhat complicated. The concept of replacing a natural tooth with an artificial substitute isn’t one that was simply born one day in a laboratory. Instead, it’s an idea that has roots in some ancient civilizations and has been continuously modified and adapted right up until modern […]

Can You Ever Keep Your Wisdom Teeth?

Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • March 14, 2014

Although surgical procedures are performed every hour of every day in our country, each one comes with inherent risks and benefits to your health. No surgical procedure should be performed unless it is medically necessary, and each of the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed in order to protect the safety of each patient. […]

I have a bad gag reflex – can sedation dentistry help?

sedation dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 4, 2014

The list of factors that deter patients from the dental office is understandably extensive. Even when dental treatment is clinically necessary, many patients find it difficult to overcome the feeling of denial and the natural tendency to procrastinate. For some patients, a strong gag reflex can even be a significant deterrent from the dental office. […]

Dental Implants vs. Dentures: A Comparison

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 26, 2014

In a matter of moments, an innocent discussion about missing teeth can evolve into a storm of confusing clinical terms and concepts. There are countless benefits to be gained from replacing missing teeth, but there are also several replacement options. Which solution is best, and what are the differences and similarities? Dental implants and dentures […]

1,000 Year Old Teeth Prone to Same Gum Disease We are Today

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

Now this is interesting! Researchers studied the teeth and gums of 1,000 year-old skeletons in a medieval cemetery in Germany and found that the plaque on these sets of teeth actually “encased” the same types of bacteria that plague many mouths today. The researchers also said that they had decades worth of plaque on their […]

All-on-Four Implants: The Power of a Brand New Smile

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 15, 2014

As you explore today’s modern solutions for replacing missing teeth, you’ve got quite a lot to consider. Having a smile that looks great is an asset. Even if you’re not in the market for a glamorous Hollywood smile, you’d probably still like to have teeth that look like they’ve always been yours. But, looks aren’t […]

Pits, Fistulae and Draining Lesions

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 5, 2014

No two mouths look identical. Of course, the teeth can be made to appear similar, but the soft tissues that line the mouth and face are impossible to duplicate. This is why it can be so difficult to assess your own mouth for the signs and symptoms of a health problem. With an untrained eye, […]

Corrective Jaw Surgery: How long will I have to wear braces?

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 27, 2014

Orthognathic Surgery, also referred to as corrective jaw surgery, is the correction of jaw, tooth, and facial deformities through the combined use of orthodontic treatment and oral maxillofacial surgery in the upper and/or lower jaws. For certain deformities of the jaw, orthodontics alone cannot bring the teeth into a proper and healthy alignment. In order […]

Intraoral Brownish, Bluish or Black Conditions

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 17, 2014

Often times, oral conditions are defined by their descriptive characteristics and color. A brownish, bluish, or black lesion in the mouth are such conditions and will be further categorized by their appearance. Lesions that display well-defined borders will be grouped separately from lesions that appear to be diffuse or have undefined borders. Although these lesions […]