What is a Supernumerary Tooth?

What is a Supernumerary Tooth?

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 25, 2012

How many teeth should you have? The number can certainly vary. Children should have 20 natural “baby teeth”, otherwise known as primary or deciduous teeth.  Most adult humans can expect to have a total of 32 permanent adult natural teeth, otherwise known as succedaneous teeth.  The total of 32 teeth in adults includes the four […]

Patient Review – Gregory, J., Chicago, IL

review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • May 14, 2012

This was the best dental experience of my life!!! After putting off getting my wisdom teeth pulled for over a year, out of fear of oral surgeons and the horror stories I was told, I took the plunge and went to Dr. Koos and his team! First off, the office is INCREDIBLE and feels like […]

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 Arun, Chicago, IL

review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • March 7, 2012

I had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out by Dr Koos. It was a quick procedure (actually with the anesthesia seemed instantaneous to me), and he gave us clear instructions when we left. As others reviews mentioned,he also called back later that day to check in and answer questions. Although I did have some issues during […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 4: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • March 6, 2012

Dental abscesses can lead to a host of complications, ranging from simple inflammation of the oral cavity to fatal systemic infections. If an abscess progresses far enough, Chicago patients may need much more that just a tooth extraction to prevent the bacteria from traveling throughout the body. How a Dental Abscess Can Lead to Life-Threatening […]

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 […]

Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 1: Bacteremia and Septicemia

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • February 12, 2012

Not only does a dental abscess—a severe infection located beyond a tooth’s root or between the gums and the teeth—cause pain in a patient’s mouth, the condition can also lead to broader systemic problems throughout the body. If the dental abscess is not treated, the bacteria from the infection can spread via the bloodstream to […]

What is a Tooth Abscess?

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 18, 2012

A tooth abscess is a serious infection that targets one of the oral structures, most often the jawbone or the roots of the teeth.  Beginning as a minor infection or even a mere cavity, a tooth abscess can evolve into a major problem, complete with toothache, draining purulence (pus), and a number of other unpleasant […]

Why are teeth extracted and what can make it easier?

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • November 24, 2011

A Chicago patient’s tooth extraction may be necessary for any number of reasons. A patient in perpetual pain may request a tooth extraction as a solution. Advanced decay or a significant abscess may have rendered a tooth unsalvageable. A tooth may need to be extracted if there’s no room in the jaw to accommodate it, […]