Stop Jawbone Atrophy with Dental Implants

Stop Jawbone Atrophy with Dental Implants

implant dentist, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • January 9, 2012

When you lose a tooth, it leads to negative effects beyond the unattractive gap left behind in your smile. A missing tooth can affect your speech and ability to chew because its opposing tooth now becomes useless.  Remaining teeth shift, drift and migrate if missing teeth are not replaced, and when the absent tooth’s root […]

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 […]

How are All-on-Four dental implants different from dentures?

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 27, 2011

Few patients would choose to lose all of the upper or lower teeth. Unfortunately, due to trauma, disease, and other circumstances, complete tooth loss is a common occurrence in our society. Although dentures have been a popular choice for tooth replacement for hundreds of years, the introduction and success of dental implants has changed the […]

One of Select Few To Utilize i-CAT 3D Cone Beam CT Scanner

oral surgeon, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 21, 2011

ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, a Chicago Loop oral surgery practice specializing in dental implants, All-on-4, wisdom teeth removal, and a wide range of jaw and oral surgery procedures, is pleased to announce that it is one of only a select few dental facilities within Chicago to have an i-CAT 3D Cone Beam CT […]

Part1: Wisdom Teeth Removal Can Be Fun – Ellen Degeneres Says So!

oral surgeon, Uncategorized, wisdom teeth • By drkoos2 • December 20, 2011

This is the first of a three part series on real life examples of how having your wisdom teeth extracted can actually be a fun experience. Wisdom teeth removal can sometimes be a daunting experience for some, especially if you are the type of person that dislikes any trip to the dentist, let alone a […]

ORA Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons: Saving Faces & Changing Lives

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 19, 2011

ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio is a 5,000 square foot state-of-the art, fully green practice located in the heart of Chicago’s thriving South Loop. Dr. Steven Koos, DDS, MD, who is a Patient’s Choice Award recipient, and Dr. Brian Shah, DDS, MD are two of a select few “dual-degree” oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the nation who have obtained […]

Piezosurgery Reduces Post-operative Discomfort

dental surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 15, 2011

For patients in Chicago considering dental surgery, selecting a skilled oral surgeon is only a portion of the challenge. Selecting an oral surgeon who is concerned with your safety and comfort and one who utilizes cutting-edge technology can really make the difference in the outcome of your procedure. During a surgical procedure, an oral surgeon […]

Review From Louis, S Chicago, IL

dental implants, implant dentist, review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 12, 2011

Generally speaking most of us seem to be more prone to writing about a negative or unpleasant experience than to take time and give praise for a positive one, a job well done. I am no different than most but today however I will write about something positive. A positive experience which I feel must […]

Review From Sonia M., Chicago, IL

dental implants, review, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 12, 2011

WAY TOO OFF THE CHARTS EXPENSIVE! Catty, obnoxious reception too. Ugh Comment from Steven K. of ORA Dental, Oral Surgery & Implant Studio 12/11/2011 Interesting comments (brings up concerns of the possibility of an unscrupulous competitor writing fictitious review, which is an unfortunate circumstance that can occur on Yelp).  The review before it was edited down […]

Can I replace my dentures with dental implants?

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • December 2, 2011

Recent advances in dental technology have provided denture wearers with some fantastic opportunities for obtaining stronger, more beautiful smiles. Patients who are wearing dentures in Chicago are turning to this experienced oral surgeon for dental implants that can completely change their outlook on life. Dental implants can be used in an extraordinary number of combinations […]