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 »
Posts Categorized: restorative dentistry
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 »
Park Ridge Dentists: Try Our Teeth Grinding Quiz
Do you grind your teeth? When patients grind or clench their teeth, they leave their smile vulnerable to damage and medical complications such as TMJ disorder. Fortunately, at Loukas General Dentistry we provide treatment for bruxism to eliminate your teeth grinding issues. In today’s blog, your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi… 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 »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists Answer Questions About Partial Dentures
Are you missing one or more teeth? For patients who don’t yet require a full set of dentures, Loukas General Dentistry offers a natural looking and durable solution: partial dentures. With partial dentures, you can receive quality replacement for multiple missing teeth. In today’s blog, your Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr…. Read more »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists: Try Our Endodontic Quiz
Endodontic treatment, also known as root canal therapy, helps protect and preserve your smile. Despite the rumors you may have heard, a root canal is a safe and comfortable procedure. In today’s blog, your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, use a fun quiz to discuss the importance of root canal… Read more »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists Explain Crafting a New Smile
While customizing your physical appearance through cosmetic surgery is relatively new on the timeline of scientific advancement, improving a smile’s appearance has long been intertwined with contemporary dental health care. In fact, by 200 A.D., the ancient Etruscans were crafting dental crowns and bridges made of gold, almost 400 years after they began crafting dental… Read more »