Cavity: the most dreaded C-word in all of dentistry. It also happens to be one of the most common, with an estimated 78% of Americans developing at least one cavity by age 17. The fact that tooth decay is so easily preventable makes this statistic even more shocking. Dr. Loukas debunks the most commonly held… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tooth Decay
Tooth Extraction
Do you ever wonder why, with all the dental technology today, you may still need to have a tooth extracted? Sometimes to maintain good dental and overall health, extraction is the treatment of choice. If tooth decay reaches into the pulp of the tooth, the bacteria causing the decay may also cause infection. The pulp… Read more »
What to Do When a Dental Filling Isn’t Enough
A dental filling, made from either metal amalgam or white composite resin, is a restorative treatment designed to treat a tooth with a mild to moderate cavity. If the cavity is large enough, however, then a dental filling might not be enough to effectively restore the tooth, or to stop tooth infection from spreading. To… Read more »
Three Reasons to Consider Upgrading Your Metal Fillings
Although their popularity has largely given way for improved, tooth-colored composite resin, metal fillings still hold a significant place in restorative dentistry. For instance, teeth that absorb the most pressure from your bite, like molars, might require a durable metal filling instead of a softer resin one. Still, many patients have amalgam in teeth that… Read more »
Does Your Smile Shine for the Wrong Reasons?
Sure, your smile should shine, but you might prefer it be due to the bright, blemish-free surfaces of your teeth rather than metal clashing with their pearly-white color. After cleaning a cavity (a hole in your tooth created by a bacterial infection), Dr. Maria or Dr. Thanasi Loukas can fill the tooth with a manmade… 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: 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 »
Defeating Tooth Decay with Your Park Ridge Implant Dentists
Though tooth replacement is a specialty of your Park Ridge implant dentists, Dr. Maria and Dr. Thanasi Loukas warn that prevention is the preferred method of preserving your whole and healthy smile. While gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss, it isn’t the only way to lose a tooth. Aside from traumatic… Read more »