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 […]

For most patients, tooth loss doesn’t just happen overnight. More often, it is the result of a planned extraction due to a failed root canal treatment (RCT), a severely fractured tooth, deep tooth decay, or extensive gum disease. Fortunately, losing a tooth no longer means that you are destined destructive dental procedures like bridges or […]

Even though you may not be an oral surgeon, there are some dental surgery procedures that you are probably familiar with. For example, most patients have a general understanding of procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction. However, there are other procedures that may seem completely foreign to you until something goes wrong. That’s when you […]

Online PR News – 08-April-2013 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, an oral surgeon in Chicago, was recently featured in the cover story of the April 2013 issue of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Journal. The cover story, titled Operation Green – Implementing Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Practices In Your Surgery Center, showcases the environmentally responsible practices employed […]

When you are in search of a sedation dentist or a dental office that offers sedation dentistry, what you are really seeking is an opportunity to relax and de-stress during your treatment. In fact, millions of dental patients are finding that there is no need to grasp the armrests of the dental chair or fight […]

When your dental surgeon looks at your x-rays, there is more to see than just the wisdom teeth. The large cone beam CT scans capture a complete image of your teeth, jaws, sinuses, and jaw joints. They provide valuable information about your anatomy and they help your dental surgeon to identify anything that may be […]

Although fractures of the upper jaw (maxilla) are not as common as lower jaw fractures, they are frequently seen when there has been a fracture to the nose or any portion of the center of the face. Since the upper jaw bone plays an important role in supporting the middle of the face, a fracture […]

Narrator: Although stereotypes linger, a trip to the oral and maxillofacial surgery office is no longer the stressful and painful experience older adults remember. Today’s modern oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide patients with a very comfortable surgical environment and appropriate anesthetic to ease their discomfort and anxiety. Most oral and maxillofacial surgery take place in […]

For millions of children, teens, and adults, orthodontic treatment is the ideal way to correct a long list of dental conditions. Conditions such as crowding, spacing, crossbite, and overbite can influence your ability to speak and chew. The position and appearance of your teeth can also impact your outward appearance, your facial profile, the fullness […]

The fate of your wisdom teeth can be virtually impossible to determine on your own. Even when the teeth are not causing discomfort, the potential complications can be numerous. Your oral surgeon is the only dental specialist who can diagnose the state of your wisdom teeth and perform the appropriate comfortable treatment when necessary. A […]