As the leader of a compassionate and multispecialty dental team in two Frisco locations, Dr. Dunia Korous, DDS, FICOI, SMT, wholeheartedly infuses holistic medicine principles into the oral health benefits that she and her team deliver to Millennium Smiles patients.
"Dental and overall health conditions are undeniably interconnected. That's why we treat the immediate dental needs of our patients, while also addressing and solving the root causes of certain developments, such as airway and myofunctional disorders," Dr. Korous states. "Our mission is to also help treat underlying causes of common dental issues that are interrelated with our patients' well-being."
Rather than rushing into surgically improving teeth, Dr. Korous says her team also focuses on good dental hygiene and nutritional care while aiming to provide non-invasive treatments to their patients whenever possible.
"We also incorporate advanced, state-of-the-art technology to be the trusted 'go-to' dentist office. We treat our patients not only for cosmetics, but also to help improve sleep breathing disorders and oral muscular disorders. Our goal is to bridge the gap between oral and systemic health," she assures.
From toddlers to grandparents, Dr. Korous says one of the main observations that Millennium Smiles patients remark upon is their style of stress-free dentistry. As founder of her all-encompassing dental practices, that reaction gives her good reason to smile. "Our patients rave about their experiences with us, which start when they walk into the office. They're greeted by one of our super-friendly staff members. We offer a full-body massage chair to comfort our patients before or after their cleanings or dental procedures. In the background, we add an assortment of comforting scents, such as eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass."
While patients are in their exam rooms, she says they also can listen to music of their choice and have the room illuminated with their favorite color of LED lights. "Then, when you've finished your cleaning or dental treatment, you receive a warm towel to soothe and relax you," she adds.
Additionally, for younger patients, they have a dedicated procedure room that's kid-friendly and created to ensure children are comfortable and calm during their checkups.
Dr. Korous says their dental team works so cohesively because they share compassion, joy and skills.
In addition to routine exams and cleaning, the Millennium Smiles team carved out specialties in assisting patients with other challenges, such as sleep breathing disorders. Dental appointments are necessary because they help dentists detect cavities (tooth decay) early, as well as other resulting symptoms, reminds Dr. Korous.
Industry sources indicate tooth decay and periodontal disease are among the two most common chronic diseases in the United States. It's clearly better to spot oral cancer as early as possible, too. Poor oral hygiene even has been linked to bone loss, inflammation of blood vessels, hardened arteries, high blood pressure, blood clots and fertility problems.
Dr. Korous says she wished more people knew about improving their health by allowing dentists to routinely monitor their teeth, jaws and soft tissues of the mouth.
The complete line of dental services available from Millennium Smiles includes:
- Advanced biometrics
- CBCT of airway orthodontics
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Dental implants
- Dentures and partials
- Emergency dentistry
- Extractions
- Family dentistry
- Fillings
- Full mouth restorations
- Invisalign and Propel devices
- Kids dentistry
- Laser-assisted new attachment procedures (LANAP)
- MLS laser therapy
- Myobrace
- Myofunctional therapy
- Obstructive sleep apnea therapy
- Oral cancer screenings
- Orthodontics
- Ozone therapy
- Periodontal disease
- Platelet-rich plasm treatment
- Porcelain veneers
- Root canals
- Routine cleanings
- Same-day dental crowns
- Sedation dentistry
- Single implants
- Solea all-tissue laser
- Teeth whitening
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction therapy
- Vivos expansion therapy for mild to moderate sleep apnea
Because this dental team is passionate about making sure all of the body parts involved in chewing food are operating at peak efficiency, they incorporate biometrics in treating the intense pain and discomfort of TMJ. When patients present with TMJ problems, Dr. Korous says it's often in the form of headaches or pain with chewing hard food.
"It should never be a choice between enjoying the things you love and being pain-free. With advanced biometric services, like a Joint Vibration Analysis, you can get your TMJ issues treated properly," she adds.
This analysis is simple, she explains. "We have a device that goes over your head, like headphones, and then you do a variety of movements with your jaw. The JVA determines if your TMJ joint is functioning efficiently. If it isn’t functioning properly, there are several treatments that can be prescribed for therapy. The key to the JVA is using the sensors to check out the vibration of the joint."
She says when your TMJ is moving too much, it will click and pop, and the problem is the muscles operating the joint get tired, which is a cause of headaches and pain. The joint comes out of alignment, and that causes further problems.
Getting the diagnostic information to a dentist to solve TMJ problems is quite important, Dr. Korous says. "Understanding the body’s efficiency is the reason doctors trust advanced biometrics."
Another innovative approach at Millennium Smiles is the use of ozone therapy, which serves to eliminate the anxiety-inducing sound of a dentist’s drill. Dr. Korous says ozone therapy uses ozone gas to combat the harmful effects of oral bacteria, thus putting an end to tooth decay as a powerful oxidant. Without an acidic environment, she says bacteria cannot thrive in the mouth to cause further chaos via cavities and gum disease.
"Ozone therapy is a critical component of conservative dentistry. It eliminates the need for removal of a tooth and addresses the root cause of the dental problem and not just the symptoms," concludes Dr. Korous.
The bottom line is that to start improving one's smile, this dental team can employ dental implants, crowns, teeth whitening and clear aligners. "Our cosmetic treatments also can help improve smiles by replacing missing teeth, fixing misalignment, eliminating discoloration and more," assures Dr. Korous.
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Dr. Dunia Korous' own smile is contagious. She received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas with honors distinction. She continued at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery with distinction in dental education. She also obtained certifications in areas of cosmetic dentistry, as well as implant dentistry. She obtained her Fellowship in International Congress of Oral Implantology, and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and American Academy of General Dentistry. She also enjoys time with her family, travel and dancing.
Dr. Dunia Korous owns two Millennium Smiles practice locations, offering dental exams, preventive cleanings, oral cancer screenings, root canal therapy, tooth extractions, cosmetic and implant dentistry, sleep apnea/airway treatments and TMJ therapy. The office accepts all PPO insurance plans.