Harwood Heights Dentist | Loukas Dentistry, Park Ridge IL
Serving Harwood Heights, IL
Harwood Heights Dentist
A single-storey office with parking at the door, a short drive north of Harwood Heights. Known for replacing missing teeth well, and for being patient with people who have had a bad time at the dentist before.
If you are missing teeth, or your denture has stopped fitting
This is the work we are asked about most by patients from Harwood Heights, and it is worth explaining honestly, because the options differ enormously in cost and in what they feel like.
A traditional denture rests on the gum. It works, but the jawbone underneath continues to shrink over the years, which is why a denture that fitted well in 2019 can rock and click by now. Relines help for a while.
Implant-supported options anchor to the bone instead. That stops the slipping, and it preserves bone rather than watching it recede. All-on-4 replaces a full arch on four implants. Implant-supported dentures and locator-attachment snap-in dentures sit between the two on cost. Where bone has already been lost, grafting can rebuild the foundation first.
Which one suits you depends on your bone, your bite and your budget, and that needs a scan rather than a guess. The consultation is where you find out which options are genuinely open to you.
Comfort and access
Parking at the door
Free on-site parking with a short walk in. No garages, no stairs from a street-level meter.
Sedation available
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation for longer appointments or for patients who find dentistry genuinely difficult.
Fewer separate trips
Surgery and restoration happen in the same practice, so treatment does not bounce you between two offices on opposite sides of town.
Payment plans
Larger treatment can be staged and financed. See dental financing.
Everyday dentistry too
Not everyone arrives with a big problem. Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, gum disease treatment and children’s dentistry all run out of the same office, and Dr. Maria Loukas looks after much of the family side.
Getting here from Harwood Heights
714 W Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Harlem Avenue north is the simplest route, and Lawrence or Montrose across to Cumberland works well when Harlem is slow. Neighbouring Norridge patients take the same roads.
Questions we are asked
Am I too old for dental implants?
Age itself is rarely the deciding factor. Bone volume, general health and medications matter far more, and plenty of patients in their seventies and eighties do very well. A scan answers it properly.
Can my existing denture be improved rather than replaced?
Sometimes. A reline can restore fit, and some dentures can be adapted to snap onto implants rather than being remade from scratch. Bring it in and we will tell you what is realistic.
How long does implant treatment take?
It varies with healing and whether grafting is needed. What we can promise is a clear timeline before you start, not a moving target.
Do you accept Medicare or Medicaid?
No. We do not accept Medicare, Medicaid or Kids Care. We are in network with Delta Dental Premier and Assurant, and we accept all PPO plans. See insurance accepted, or call (847) 696-1919 and we will check your specific plan before you commit to anything.
Book from Harwood Heights
Call (847) 696-1919 and we will find you an appointment that suits.
