Is Gum Disease Tainting Your Overall Health?
Bacteria play a more dominant role in human anatomy and physiology than many people realize. In fact, the human body…
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.
Toddlers and Dental Appointments: The Sooner, the Better
A recent Toronto survey found that less than 1% of urban children in Canada have received dental care by the…
Read More →Oral Health Tips for Teenagers’ Teeth
School’s out, and Park Ridge teens are on a mission to make this their best summer yet. Most haven’t given…
Read More →Do You Have Thyroid Disease? Read This!
Thyroid disease, a disorder that affects an estimated 30 million Americans, is best known for its effects on hormone levels…
Read More →Truth Decay: Common Misconceptions About Cavities and Fillings
Cavity: the most dreaded C-word in all of dentistry. It also happens to be one of the most common, with…
Read More →Busting Bad Breath at Park Ridge Dental
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is one of the most embarrassing oral health issues. The good news? It’s also…
Read More →This Is Your Mouth on Medicine
If you are one of 70 percent of Americans who take at least one prescription medication, you’re no stranger to…
Read More →Airline Food, Dysgeusia, and Other Matters of Taste
It’s no secret that the in-flight meal is among the least glamorous aspects of air travel. What most travelers don’t…
Read More →Can Adults Get Braces?
When considering orthodontics, it is important to keep in mind that there are no age-restrictions. When you hear about braces,…
Read More →Tooth Extraction
Do you ever wonder why, with all the dental technology today, you may still need to have a tooth extracted?…
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