What is an apicoectomy – tooth root surgery – and how successful are they at saving teeth?

What is an apicoectomy – tooth root surgery – and how successful are they at saving teeth?

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 4, 2012

First, a brief lesson in dental anatomy and terminology: the pathway that runs straight down through the root of the tooth and is occupied by the tooth’s nerve and blood vessels is known as the “root canal”. The canal ends at the very tip of the tooth’s root, referred to as the “apex”. When a […]

Oral Surgeon in Chicago Loop Promotes National Facial Protection Month

oral surgeon, oral surgery, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 13, 2012

– Dr. Steven Koos, owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, a practice specializing in oral and jaw surgery in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago IL, is among a group of oral and maxillofacial surgeons nationwide that are promoting National Facial Protection Month. Online PR News – 12-April-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven […]

Training and Education Received by ORA Oral Surgeons

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 26, 2012

Oral surgery can be a major proposition, and patients facing these procedures gain peace of mind when they know that the oral surgeon has the training, experience and expertise needed for a successful surgery. When choosing an oral surgeon in Downtown Chicago, patients should carefully consider the qualifications of the professionals who will be operating on them. […]

Review From Elanor, Chicago, IL

implant dentist, oral surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 25, 2012

I can’t say enough about Dr. Koos and everyone at ORA Oral Surgery and Implant Studio. I’ve been a patient of Dr. Koos’ for the past two years having gone through a tooth extraction and bone graft which was then followed up with an dental implant and crown. Throughout my treatment, Dr. Koos and his staff […]

Review From Nicole H., Chicago, IL

dental surgery, oral surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • March 20, 2012

Dr. Koos is amazing! I just had all of my wisdom teeth extracted. Dr. Koos’ bedside manner turned what I was expecting to be a very scary and painful experience into a calming & relatively low-pain experience. He has a very calming nature that just made me feel comfortable and confident that the surgery would […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

Oral Surgeon in Chicago Receives Patients’ Choice Award

oral surgeon, oral surgery, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 18, 2012

Online PR News – 18-January-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, a Chicago Loop oral surgeon and owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, was recently honored with the distinction of earning a Patients’ Choice Award for 2011. The Patients’ Choice recognition is determined based on an extensive analysis of online reviews submitted by patients […]