How Long Does it Take to Recover from Jaw Surgery?

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • October 16, 2013

Orthognathic surgery, or surgical procedures dealing with correcting or aligning the jaw, can be recommended to transform and improve your oral health, function and appearance. Your oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the rest of the surgical team will work together to ensure that you are prepared for all aspects of your surgery, prior to the […]

Can I have my wisdom teeth removed if I’m pregnant?

Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • October 4, 2013

Pregnancy certainly isn’t a handicap, an illness, or a disease. It is, however, a time in a woman’s life when certain precautions should be exercised in the interest of protecting the delicate health of an unborn child. As a rule of thumb, most elective medical and dental procedures should be postponed until after the baby […]

Oral Surgeon in Chicago Receives Awards and Top Rankings From HealthTap

oral surgeon, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 30, 2013

Online PR News – 26-September-2013 –Chicago, IL – Chicago Loop oral surgeon Dr. Steven Koos, an Elite-level medical provider on HealthTap, a digitally-based health information company, was recently recognized by the interactive health information network with two prestigious awards, Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in the Nation and Top Thought Leader in the Chicago Region, in […]

White Lesions of the Oral Mucosa

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 27, 2013

The soft lining of the inside of the mouth is subjected to all sorts of irritants and trauma on a daily basis. In fact, the gums, the tongue, the roof of the mouth, the throat, and all of the other soft surfaces within the mouth consist of multiple layers of cells, all of which are […]

Downtown Oral Surgery Implant Patient Review – Gregg S., Chicago,IL

dental implants, oral surgery, review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 21, 2013

I just had a dental implant installed by Dr. Koos at Ora Oral Surgery & Implant Studio. I have to say it was the best experience I’ve ever had in a dentists office. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They got me an appointment immediately. There was practically no wait time. Once the implant procedure […]

All-on-4 Dental Implants: Will My Results Look Natural?

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 16, 2013

Dentures have come a very long way since the days of plastic teeth that sit in a glass on the nightstand. Today, your dentures are designed to really go the distance, providing you with years of comfort, durability, and style. By far, the factor that has had the greatest influence on the transition of the […]

Red Soft Tissue Lesions

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • September 3, 2013

What’s that red spot on your gums? If you are like most of us, you don’t perform a personal oral inspection of your mouth each day. But, if a sore spot or a popcorn kernel prompt you to take a closer look into your own mouth, you might notice a mark, lump, or bump that […]

Dental Implants: Reclaim a more youthful appearance

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 26, 2013

For a child, missing teeth are cute. It’s a sign that you’re growing up and it’s a great opportunity to try and catch a gloss of the tooth fairy. For an adult on the other hand, missing teeth just make you look old and unattractive. Missing teeth can also make you feel old, and that’s […]

Discomfort During Dental Surgery Procedures is a Thing of the Past

sedation dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 16, 2013

Sometimes the need for dental care is unavoidable. Having wisdom teeth removed, dental implants placed, and tooth extractions performed are the procedures that are often necessary to remove infection, relieve pain, and keep our bodies healthy. It is unfortunate that, in the past, these types of procedures were regarded with fear and apprehension. Today, although […]

Patient review of Chicago Oral Surgeon, Illinois – Mama L.

oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 13, 2013

The office is breath taking beautiful! Dr. Koos is the most wonderful doctor! I was taken very quickly. I love the free parking, Dr. Koos removed a tooth and the whole process was pain free. He is a very calm and caring doctor. This place is gold!