Patient Review From Jada Z., Chicago, Illinois

Patient Review From Jada Z., Chicago, Illinois

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • May 2, 2012

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. I had three of my wisdom teeth removed yesterday (my fourth one never formed). That was the first time I was under the general anesthesia so I was a little nervous. The nurse (I am really bad with remembering names and I couldn’t find her […]

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 […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 3: Mediastinitis

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 28, 2012

Dental Abscess Treatment by Chicago Oral Surgeon Patients with tooth abscesses benefit significantly from having an oral surgeon drain those abscesses or extract the infected tooth. In addition to the symptoms that are directly caused by the abscess, surgical intervention can reduce the risk that the inflammation will spread to other areas of the body. […]

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 […]

Review From Taylor, G Chicago, Illinois

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • January 18, 2012

The dentists there are GREAT. Very thorough and explained everything very well. I received a Saturday evening phone call from dentist after surgery to check up on me. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about the dentists. They would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn’t for the front desk. I went in for […]

Part 2: Wisdom Teeth Removal Can Be Fun – Ellen Degeneres Says So!

oral surgery, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • January 3, 2012

Wisdom teeth removal = Surgery = Fun?  This is the second of a three part series depicting real life examples of how having impacted wisdom teeth removed can not only be a painless and quick procedure, which is safely carried out with sedation and anesthesia, but also how the post-recovery period can make for life-long […]

Conditions and symptoms treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 3, 2011

Oral surgeons are highly trained dental surgery practitioners who complete intensive 4 -6 year residency programs in their specialty area in addition to four years of dental school.   Some oral surgeons even complete medical school and therefore possess a dual-degree.  As a result, an oral surgeon is capable of treating a variety of conditions that […]

Rachel, K. Chicago, IL

dental surgery, oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • June 3, 2011

By far, the best dental studio I have ever been to. I have been to both the Wicker Park and South Loop locations. I love the Wicker Park location and the fact that Dr. Thurston will always be playing great music, because I don’t think anyone can even comprehend what an incredible difference it makes, […]

Important Information You Need To Know Before Tooth Extractions – Part 2

oral surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 16, 2011

Ridge Preservation It is a well-established fact that the surrounding bone ridge around an extracted tooth, the alveolar ridge, melts away after a tooth extraction.  But why is it important to immediately preserve this bone with ridge preservation bone grafting? The most obvious reason is that when you preserve your own jawbone, you eliminate the […]

Review From E. M. Chicago, IL

oral surgery, review, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • May 13, 2011

Thanks, Yelp, for helping me find this place! For years I’d been admonished by my dentist about how I needed to get my wisdom teeth out. Finally, after having them cause me enough pain, I received a recommendation from him for an oral surgeon. I looked up reviews on the oral surgeon and wasn’t too […]