Dr. Mantis’s North Shore Dental Blog

Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile

Many so-called Wilmette cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic.  Dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking.

Myth #2: A Wilmette Dental Bridge is the Only Way to Replace a Missing Tooth

Dental bridges are an Evanston dental cosmetic procedure that have been used for many years with success. However, dental implants are often a better choice for replacing one or more missing teeth. Dental implants have many advantages for  dental patients. They feel like natural teeth, they are stronger, and they are easier to clean than dental bridges. Illinois tooth implants can also be used to anchor dentures or partial dentures.

Myth #3: At-Home Kits are as Effective for Wilmette Tooth Whitening Than a Professional Dental Solution

At Dino Mantis DDS, we offer our dental patients teeth whitening treatments that provide a much greater level of whiteness than at-home kits. At-home kits may remove surface stains, but they do not provide optimum results and can often lead to uneven coloring.

Myth #4: Dental Bonding is the Best Way to Fix a Chipped Tooth.

Dental bonding can restore the shape of a tooth, but may not be the best long-term solution. If you have a damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. Call us at 847.256.4776 to set up an appointment so we can determine the best solution for you.

Myth #5: North Shore Braces are the Only Way to Straighten Teeth

Braces are often part of a transforming dental makeover for our teens and adults alike. However, if your teeth are only slightly crooked, veneers can reshape your teeth and dramatically improve your smile. And the best thing about veneers? They offer instant results!

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Dino Mantis DDS
1625 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL  60091
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If you are one of the many Wilmette denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Dino Mantis DDS we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Dino Mantis DDS at 847.256.4776 to book an implant over-denture consultation. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite North Shore steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

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Attention Wilmette denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Dino Mantis DDS at 1625 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, IL  60091 for more information about dental implants.

Dino Mantis DDS, is a family dentistry practice in Wilmette, Illinois.

You find your family dentist at 1625 Sheridan Road, in Wilmette, IL. We serve the 60091 zip code with family dentistry.

Our specialties include restorative dentistry. We often perform a cosmetic dentistry, and sedation dentistry.

Family dentistry requires a leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff. Our commitment is to provide the most comfortable care for your family. Our staff is leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere, and ready to greet your family with a friendly smile and home town care.

We look forward to meeting you and your family.

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Wilmette

community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in Wilmette is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, ‘Dino Mantis DDS‘, works with patients from ages 20 to 80, and our leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Dino Mantis DDS.  It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the Wilmette area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 1625 Sheridan Road, in Wilmette, IL.

We specialize in restorative dentistry, and often perform cosmetic dentistry. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘We’re your lifelong dental health partner’