Tooth Loss Can Have Far-Reaching Effects on Your Dental Health

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • August 2, 2013

Missing teeth don’t look very nice, but the situation is often much more serious than it looks. Even if you could learn to live with a few missing teeth, you’d probably find it far too challenging to survive without any teeth at all. Unfortunately there are a growing number of adults who find that they […]

Is it Best to Get Dental Implants Before or After Orthodontic Treatment?

dental implants, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 17, 2013

You are quite a unique individual, and so is your smile! In fact, it’s those two factors that will make your dental treatment plan quite unique as well. When you have chosen to strengthen and enhance your smile, your treatment plan may include a combination of orthodontics and also dental implants. In planning for your […]

Downtown Chicago Oral Surgeon Review – May H.

jaw surgery, oral surgeon, review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 5, 2013

Went to Dr. Koos. He was a very kind doctor and took time to explain things to me. Appointment waits were a little long, but it was worth it for such a good doctor. After my major procedure he always kept me in the loop and I was able to call him whenever I had […]

I’m Postponing Dental Treatment Because It’s Not Bothering Me

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 3, 2013

Dental pain is a complicated issue to navigate without professional help. When you experience a slight toothache or a toothache that seems to come and go, you may feel confused as to when you should seek treatment. In fact, many patients choose to postpone dental care until the problem becomes too much to manage on […]

Maxillofacial Trauma: Orbital Fracture

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 18, 2013

Whether you have experienced a motor vehicle accident, domestic abuse, or a sports injury, a blow to the face can leave you with a wide combination of injuries. Just one blow can result in damaged teeth, a lacerated tongue or lips, a broken nose or worse. Sometimes, facial trauma is so widespread that it can […]

Chicago Oral Surgeon Selected As Founding Expert and Editorial Board Award Recipient for Health Tap

implant dentist, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 12, 2013

Online PR News – 12-June-2013 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, a dental surgeon and implant dentist in Chicago, has been chosen by Health Tap to be one of the founding experts of the leading interactive health network. The Chicago Loop oral and maxillofacial surgeon has also been recognized as an Editorial Board Award recipient by the […]

Jawbone Atrophy: What are my options?

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 4, 2013

Tooth loss is a complex dental condition that can impact more than just your appearance or your chewing functions. It can trigger a steady decline in the quality and health of your jawbone, making your future options for tooth replacement much more complicated. For patients who are completely toothless, the natural phenomena of bone deterioration […]

Maxillofacial Trauma: Zygomatic Fractures

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

After a blow to the face, a fall, or a car accident, you may have a tough time determining the extent of your injuries. You may have severe pain, swelling, and bruising, but how can you be sure about the true depth of your injuries? How can you know whether your injury will require jaw […]

Downtown Chicago Oral Surgeon Yelp Review – Melanie R.

dental surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 14, 2013

My dentist referred me to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extractions that did not take my insurance. I was super terrified because I’ve never had any surgery or even any dental problems ever! So I needed to find a place that I could feel confident in. I read reviews on this place and they […]

What is Nonsurgical Tooth Replacement?

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

Like all aspects of our lives, the process of tooth loss changes as we mature. After the age of 12, our teeth don’t just “fall out” anymore. In most cases, adult tooth loss occurs when a damaged or hopeless tooth is extracted by an oral surgeon. An abscessed tooth, fractured tooth, or unsuccessful root canal […]