Have you ever noticed a little pink mixed in with your toothpaste and saliva while brushing your teeth? Bleeding oral tissues can indicate a few things; for instance, you may have scraped or bitten your lip, or the inside of your cheek, hard enough to make it bleed. Unlike a bitten lip or cheek, however,… Read more »
Posts By: Dr. Thanasi Loukas, DMD
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 »
Why Teeth Whitening Doesn’t Work on Dental Implants
Losing one or more teeth has a dramatic impact on a smile’s appearance, as well as its health and integrity. By replacing lost teeth with implant-supported dental prostheses, Drs. Maria and Thanasi Loukas have helped many patients regain their confidence and quality of life after suffering tooth loss. Yet, once implants are secured and replacement… 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 »
Root Canal Myths Discredited by Park Ridge Dentist
With the advancement of dentistry and dental techniques and technologies, root canal procedures have changed considerably over the past few years. Many patients do not realize this and still cling to their preconceived notions regarding root canals. The negative connotations that this procedure carries are largely unfounded. 1. A root canal is painful. A root… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentist Answers Endodontic FAQs
For a long time, the term “root canal” carried a negative connotation, but the common misconceptions associated with endodontic treatment have been invalidated. Due to anesthetics, modern technologies, and precision techniques, the days of painful root canal procedures are gone. Today, the treatment truly relieves pain. Patients considering a root canal may not know what… Read more »
Park Ridge, IL Dentist Offers Endodontics
You may not be familiar with the term “endodontics,” but you’ve most likely heard of root canals. The canals that lead to your roots offer a passage to these complex structures that reside in your dental pulp. In order for a dentist to be able to offer you root canal procedures, they have to have… Read more »
Keep Teeth White with Your Park Ridge Cosmetic Dentists
Prolong the Need for Teeth Whitening At some point in most patients’ lives, teeth begin to lose their beautiful luster. Whether one or more teeth are stained, or they begin to change from pearly white to disturbingly yellow, a discolored smile can frustrate patients who believe that their hygiene practices are good, if not excellent…. Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explain the Benefits of Dental Veneers
What to Expect from Receiving Dental Veneers Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain designed to mask cosmetic imperfections. These shells are bonded to the front surface of teeth in order to create a new smile. If you choose to receive dental veneers form your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas,… 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 »
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