Interesting Facts about Fluoride
Fluoride is a well-known as a preventive tool in dental hygiene. Infused into oral hygiene products like toothpaste and mouthwash, fluoride…
Read More →Author: Dr. Thanasi Loukas, DMD
Dr. Thanasi M. Loukas, DMD is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the owner of Loukas Dentistry of Park Ridge, Illinois — a family practice founded in 1981. Dr. Loukas specializes in dental implant surgery and restoration, Invisalign clear aligners, cosmetic dentistry, bone grafting, oral surgery, emergency dentistry, and facial aesthetics including Botox, dermal fillers, PDO threads, and Kybella. He uses advanced 3D CBCT imaging and digital guided implant planning to deliver precise, predictable outcomes for patients across Park Ridge, Niles, Des Plaines, and Chicago.
Learn about Minimal Prep Veneers
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, porcelain veneers from your Park Ridge cosmetic dentists may be a…
Read More →Facial Rejuvenation Thanks to Restalyne
Over time, human faces are destined to develop some degree of unsightly wrinkles. A combination of age, compounded by stress, smoking,…
Read More →Dental Implants: Get the Facts
Most modern replacement teeth (such as dental bridges, partial dentures, and complete traditional dentures) are designed to perfectly emulate the…
Read More →A Moist Mouth is a Happy Mouth
No one wants to go through life feeling like they’ve just eaten a meal comprised of sand. However, when you…
Read More →Why Does your Jaw Hurt?
Do you experience frequent pain in your jaw? Does your jaw pop or click or stick when you open and…
Read More →Challenge yourself to a Quiz on Cavities
Do you know a lot about cavities? Take this quiz from Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria and Thanasi Loukas, and…
Read More →TMJ Disorder: Higher Risk for Tooth Loss?
Many of the consequences of tooth loss are obvious. Gaps left in your smile or the diminished ability to chew…
Read More →Loose Teeth in Adults: How to Deal
The consequences of lost permanent teeth are obvious from a cosmetic standpoint. There are also future oral health implications of dragging your…
Read More →A Bit of Advice on Brushing Teeth
Brushing your teeth is something you either do, or you know you should do. It’s a simple enough task that,…
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