Dentist Near Des Plaines, IL | Loukas Dentistry
Serving Des Plaines, IL
Dentist Near Des Plaines, IL
Loukas Dentistry sits just east of Des Plaines on Higgins Road in Park Ridge. Two generations of dentists, one location, and most treatment handled in-house rather than referred out.
Why Des Plaines families drive to Park Ridge
Des Plaines is well served for routine cleanings. Where patients tend to travel is for the work that usually means a referral somewhere else: implant placement, oral surgery, sedation, and full-arch reconstruction.
At Loukas Dentistry those are handled under one roof. Dr. Thanasi Loukas places implants surgically and restores them, so the same person who puts the implant in designs the tooth that goes on top. That removes the handoff between a surgeon and a restoring dentist, which is where timelines usually stretch and accountability blurs.
Dr. Maria Loukas handles family and preventive care, so children, parents and grandparents can be seen in the same practice on the same day.
What Des Plaines patients come here for
Implants and full-arch work
Single implants, All-on-4, implant-supported dentures and bone grafting, planned with CBCT 3D imaging.
Second opinions
If you have been quoted for extensive treatment elsewhere, a second look costs you an appointment. We will tell you plainly if the plan is sound.
Anxious patients
Sedation options including nitrous oxide for patients who have avoided the dentist for years and want to start again without a fight.
Same-day emergencies
Broken teeth, lost crowns and severe pain, seen the same day when availability allows. See emergency dentistry.
Getting here from Des Plaines
We are at 714 W Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068, with free on-site parking. From central Des Plaines, Oakton Street and Higgins Road both feed directly toward the office, and it is a straightforward run from the Golf Road and River Road corridors. There is no city parking to hunt for and no garage fee.
Office hours
- Monday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10:00am to 6:30pm
- Friday: By appointment only (surgical cases)
- Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Saturday hours are often the deciding factor for working families in Des Plaines, and they book up first.
Questions from Des Plaines patients
Do you take my insurance?
We work with most major PPO plans and will verify your specific benefits before treatment begins so you know your portion up front. Call (847) 696-1919 with your plan details and we will check it for you.
Can my whole family be seen here?
Yes. We see children through grandparents, and having two dentists in the practice means families are often scheduled together rather than across separate visits.
Do I need a referral for implants?
No. Implant placement and the final restoration are both done here, so there is no referral out to a separate surgical office and back again.
What if I have not seen a dentist in years?
That is more common than people assume, and it is not something you will be lectured about. We start with an exam and imaging, then give you a realistic plan you can work through in stages.
Book from Des Plaines
New patients welcome. Call (847) 696-1919 or request a time online and we will confirm with you directly.
