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Insurance AcceptedHave you lost one or more of your adult (permanent) teeth? If so, you understand the difficulties which can arise when teeth meant to stay with you through the course of your life are suddenly lost. Thankfully, restorative dentistry options are designed to replace missing teeth with aesthetically pleasing and functional prosthetic replacements. To learn more about… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Dentures
Everything You Know About Dentures Is Wrong
Okay, so maybe not everything. Like most people, you probably have a solid understanding of the basics of dentures–what they do, why they’re needed, and where to get them. You know that missing teeth affects the appearance of your smile, and you know that eating your favorite foods would be all but impossible without all… Read more »
Caring for Your Dentures
Most people believe that caring for dentures is a tedious and expensive chore. However, you will be happy to learn that adequately cleaning your dentures does not take much time, and it is a low-cost way to protect them from stains. At Loukas General Dentistry in Park Ridge, Dr. Thanasi M. Loukas and Dr. Maria… Read more »
Why Implant Dentures Don’t Become Loose
Patients who’ve lost all of their teeth on one or both of their dental ridges and rely on dentures to fulfill their smile may wonder if there’s a way to stop their dentures from slipping. When first crafted, dentures should fit snugly over your gums, but after a while, they may begin to lose their… Read more »
How to Improve Conventional Dentures
Patients who’ve lost a considerable amount of teeth on one or both of their dental ridges can suffer from a significantly reduced ability to bite and chew, as well as the diminished confidence that can accompany severe tooth loss. For hundreds of years, and perhaps much longer, edentulous patients (those who’ve lost all of their… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Answer Questions About Cosmetic Tooth Replacement
Losing a tooth hinders the health and appearance of your smile. Without a full and healthy smile, your overall health can suffer. At Loukas General Dentistry, we combine restorative and cosmetic dentistry to return a smile to full function and health. Our dental prosthetics are designed to look and act completely natural. In today’s blog,… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Quiz on Modern Dentures
When it comes to replacing lost teeth, dentures have been in the game for a while. In fact, some of the most well-known stories regarding the first president of the Unite States, George Washington, tell of his significant tooth loss and need for dentures. Though tooth loss isn’t as prevalent as it was at the… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Answer FAQs About Partial Dentures
As we age, the risk of tooth loss increases. In fact, a study by the American Association or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons shows that by age 74 over 26% of American adults are missing all of their teeth. To restore smiles suffering from tooth loss and to prevent patients from losing all of their teeth,… Read more »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists’ Overview of Dentures
Dental diseases affect the majority of adults in the United States (over 70% of adults under 65 years of age have gum disease, while 90% have been afflicted with at least one permanent cavity). In their extreme forms, tooth decay and gum disease can ravish teeth and their supporting structures, until tooth loss or extraction… Read more »
Chicago Dentists Offer Quality Dental Care
A simple Google search reveals an array of options for Chicago residents looking for dental care. Fortunately, you don’t need to look any further than Loukas General Dentistry. We provide the latest in dental care technology for our patients. In today’s blog, your Chicago dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, explain how the… Read more »
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