Your Guide to Invisalign in Park Ridge, IL If you want a straighter smile without the look and feel of traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners may be one of the most comfortable and convenient choices available. At Loukas Dentistry in Park Ridge, IL, we help adults and teens understand whether clear aligner treatment fits their… Read more »
Park Ridge October Event: Spirits of Old Park Ridge Tour
Fall is an exciting time of year. The leaves are changing and there is a bite in the air. Halloween is coming up, and the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re looking for something cool to do, your Park Ridge dentists, Drs. Maria and Thanasi Loukas suggest taking the Spirits of Old Park Ridge tour of… Read more »
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling has been a hot topic. Although an ancient Ayurvedic ritual, Dr F. Karach, MD introduced it into our modern culture in 1992 claiming that it could cure heart disease, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and a host of other conditions. For people who prefer to use natural ingredients this was good news, but what… Read more »
To Keep or To Extract your Wisdom Teeth?
Do you still have your wisdom teeth in your mouth? Or were they long ago extracted and forgotten about. Either way, they have nothing to do with your intelligence, but they can make the difference between healthy aligned teeth, or crowded, gapped, overlapped, or infected ones. There has been some controversy over the years as… Read more »
Suggestions for Freshening your Breath
Do you have a hot date this weekend? Whether it is your first official date, or you’ve been married for 45 years, one thing is for sure, fresh breath should be an important goal any time you are out with someone you adore. If you want to make sure that you’re ready for your goodnight… Read more »
Can Loose Permanent Teeth Be Save?
Your natural, healthy teeth consist of two main parts: the crown (top part) which is the only visible part of a tooth above the gumline. Under the gumline, roots continue, embedded in a socket within your jawbone along with other nerves and tissues. This is known as dental pulp. Roots offer your teeth the structural… Read more »
Several Options for Restoring Missing Teeth
Have you lost one or more of your adult (permanent) teeth? If so, you understand the difficulties which can arise when teeth meant to stay with you through the course of your life are suddenly lost. Thankfully, restorative dentistry options are designed to replace missing teeth with aesthetically pleasing and functional prosthetic replacements. To learn more about… Read more »
Can Dental Implant Patients Contract Gum Disease?
Tooth loss may seem like a worst case scenario for patients with advanced gum disease (periodontitis). However, the truth is that the disease can even prevent the success of your replacement teeth if not treated and controlled properly. Gum disease attacks the gums and jawbone that support your smile, eventually causing one or more teeth… Read more »
Ready to Brush Up on Oral Hygiene
The feeling of clean, smooth teeth is a terrific one. When the sticky biofilm better known as plaque (and its hardened form, tartar) clings to your teeth and builds up, you can feel the disconcerting roughness on your tongue. If these bacteria-laden biofilms are not cleaned off on a regular basis, they can lead to… Read more »
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 strengthens teeth and protects against infection and decay. Park Ridge cosmetic dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas or Dr. Thanasi Loukas offer information about this incredible compound which helps keep your teeth healthy: fluoride. Water Fluoridation Fluoride is… Read more »
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