It’s no secret how tooth loss can make your mouth look. Most patients agree that a smile full of teeth is more attractive than one that’s marred by the gaps of missing teeth. However, it’s not always obvious how the loss can affect the rest of your oral health, including the teeth that remain and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tooth Loss
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 »
Implants vs. Dental Bridges
Eating and smiling should be enjoyable activities. For many people, they are, but for many others, biting and chewing food or showing off their entire smile isn’t as simple, or as fun, as usual. When you’ve lost one or more teeth, replacing them is vital to restoring your smile’s beauty and ability to function, which… Read more »
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge’s purpose is just as it sounds; it connects two teeth by spanning the empty space between them, caused by one or more missing teeth. As one of the most popular dental restorations available today, the dental bridge has helped countless patients regain the ability to bite and chew properly, and smile with… Read more »
The Health Benefits of Dental Implants
If you are missing teeth, you are probably considering your options for tooth replacement. With so many options available, including bridges, dentures, and implants, how do you know which one is right for you? You may already know that dental implants are a permanent dental restoration, which means that your new teeth will function naturally… Read more »
Does Your Tooth Need an Extraction?
Depending on the reason, losing a tooth can come as a surprise to some patients, but being told that one needs to be extracted can prove devastating as you anticipate the loss of what should have been a permanent tooth. With the numerous tools and treatments made available by modern dentistry, more people are able… 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 Implant Dentists’ Guide to Replacing Lost Teeth
People often say that you don’t know how much you need something until it’s gone. For many people, this is especially true of their teeth. Although you (should) brush and floss your teeth at least twice every day, you may not give them much more thought once you walk away from the bathroom sink. If… 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 »