Pits, Fistulae and Draining Lesions
No two mouths look identical. Of course, the teeth can be made to appear similar, but the soft tissues that line the mouth and face are impossible to duplicate. This is why it can be so difficult to assess your own mouth for the signs and symptoms of a health problem. With an untrained eye, […]
Peripheral Oral Exophytic Lesions
Within the last decade, there has been a growing discussion amongst dental and medical professionals to increase public awareness of oral cancer as well as oral human papilloma virus. It is important for dental patients to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of oral cancer in their own mouths as well as schedule […]
What is a Supernumerary Tooth?
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 […]
Review From Nicole H., Chicago, IL
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 […]
Chicago Loop Oral Surgeon Offers Oral HPV Screening Test
Online PR News – 14-March-2012 –Chicago, IL – Dr. Steven Koos, a Downtown Chicago oral surgeon and owner of ORA® Oral Surgery & Implant Studio, is uniquely offering patients an oral HPV screening test at his Chicago Loop oral surgery practice. The test, called the OraRisk® HPV Salivary Diagnostic Test, screens for the presence or absence […]
Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 1: Bacteremia and Septicemia
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 […]
Piezosurgery Reduces Post-operative Discomfort
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 […]