I’m Postponing Dental Treatment Because It’s Not Bothering Me

I’m Postponing Dental Treatment Because It’s Not Bothering Me

tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • July 3, 2013

Dental pain is a complicated issue to navigate without professional help. When you experience a slight toothache or a toothache that seems to come and go, you may feel confused as to when you should seek treatment. In fact, many patients choose to postpone dental care until the problem becomes too much to manage on […]

Maxillofacial Trauma: Orbital Fracture

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 18, 2013

Whether you have experienced a motor vehicle accident, domestic abuse, or a sports injury, a blow to the face can leave you with a wide combination of injuries. Just one blow can result in damaged teeth, a lacerated tongue or lips, a broken nose or worse. Sometimes, facial trauma is so widespread that it can […]

Chicago Oral Surgeon Selected As Founding Expert and Editorial Board Award Recipient for Health Tap

implant dentist, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 12, 2013

Online PR News – 12-June-2013 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, a dental surgeon and implant dentist in Chicago, has been chosen by Health Tap to be one of the founding experts of the leading interactive health network. The Chicago Loop oral and maxillofacial surgeon has also been recognized as an Editorial Board Award recipient by the […]

Jawbone Atrophy: What are my options?

All-on-4, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • June 4, 2013

Tooth loss is a complex dental condition that can impact more than just your appearance or your chewing functions. It can trigger a steady decline in the quality and health of your jawbone, making your future options for tooth replacement much more complicated. For patients who are completely toothless, the natural phenomena of bone deterioration […]

Maxillofacial Trauma: Zygomatic Fractures

jaw surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 16, 2013

After a blow to the face, a fall, or a car accident, you may have a tough time determining the extent of your injuries. You may have severe pain, swelling, and bruising, but how can you be sure about the true depth of your injuries? How can you know whether your injury will require jaw […]

Downtown Chicago Oral Surgeon Yelp Review – Melanie R.

dental surgeon, review, tooth extraction, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 14, 2013

My dentist referred me to an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth extractions that did not take my insurance. I was super terrified because I’ve never had any surgery or even any dental problems ever! So I needed to find a place that I could feel confident in. I read reviews on this place and they […]

What is Nonsurgical Tooth Replacement?

oral surgeon, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • May 3, 2013

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 […]

Dental Implant Placement: How long do I have to wait after tooth loss?

dentures, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 26, 2013

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 […]

Maxillofacial Trauma: Alveolar Fractures

dental surgery, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 17, 2013

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 […]

Chicago Oral Surgeon Featured in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Journal

oral surgery, Press, Uncategorized • By drkoos2 • April 9, 2013

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 […]