Dr. Mantis’s North Shore Dental Blog

For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised Georgia parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday.

The AAP now advises parents to take their toddler to a family dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.

Why? Prevention, prevention, prevention! Sadly, Wilmette and Evanston, IL family dentists often find advanced tooth decay in very young children.

High-risk children should be seen as early as possible. Following are some of the risk factors:

• Sleeping with a bottle
• Drinking juice continually during the day
• Abnormal tooth development
• Thumb sucking
• Tooth grinding
• A mother with significant tooth decay
• Other health problems

To talk to us about family dentistry, call us today. Children love Dentist Dr. Dino Mantis, DDS. We also pamper busy Evanston or Wilmette parents who come to Dino Mantis DDS for general and cosmetic dentistry. No matter what your age is, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Evanston.

Dino Mantis DDS
1625 Sheridan Rd.Wilmette, IL 60091

http://www.drdinomantis.com

What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Illinois?

There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Illinois. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget, you need to understand the differences in the systems.

Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Illinois dentists who offer professional in-office tooth whitening use a whitening gel with a high concentration of peroxide. Some Evanston, Wilmette, and Illinois in-office tooth whitening systems use a light that causes the tooth bleaching agent to work faster. There are different types of lights including halogen, plasma arc, metal halide and laser; but they all work the same way. When the light is shined at teeth where the whitening gel is applied, it causes the peroxide to break down into free radicals, which are active oxygen molecules. This process naturally occurs without the light, but the light makes it happen faster. That is why you can get whiter teeth in just one hour.

Most Illinois cosmetic dentists also offer take home tooth whitening systems. Although these procedures take a bit longer to work, they achieve the same dramatic results. For many clients, this is the most affordable teeth whitening system.

At Dino Mantis DDS, we offer safe and effective tooth whitening. Our Illinois cosmetic dentistry patients can’t believe how great their teeth look when they remove the stains and restore the brightness. If you would like to learn why our system is superior, schedule a consultation by calling our office today.

Hello, I’m Doctor Dino Mantis DDS. My Wilmette family dental practice is called Dino Mantis, DDS. We are located at 1625 Sheridan Road in Wilmette (60091), and you can reach us by calling 847.973.5050.

You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the Wilmette area. Whether I am working with a Kenilworth dental patient, having dinner at a North Shore restaurant, or attending an Evanston sporting event, I notice whether the people around me smile. Whenever I encounter someone with obvious tooth problems, I want to tell them about the procedures that can completely transform their frown into a healthy and beautiful smile.

Are you one of those people who don’t want to show their teeth? I would love to talk to you about a smile makeover. Whatever your excuse is for not seeking dental treatment, I can discuss all of your concerns with you during a free consultation.

Perhaps you are afraid of dental work. Have you ever considered oral conscious sedation? With sedation dentistry, even extensive treatment is virtually pain free. Sedation will calm your mind as well as the nerves in your mouth.

Perhaps the cost of Wilmette cosmetic dentistry is holding you back. My excellent staff will be happy to talk to you about financing plans. It is important to remember that if your teeth are decayed, postponing treatment will cost more money in the long run. Filling a cavity is far more affordable dentistry than a root canal procedure or, in the case of an extracted tooth, a dental implant.

You can contact my office at 847.973.5050 or online at http://www.drdinomantis.com/. My Wilmette family dental website contains information about all the general, restorative and aesthetic services we provide.

I can transform your smile into one that you will want to show all the time!

Dr. Dino Mantis, DDS

I’m Dino Mantis DDS and my cosmetic dental office is located in Wilmette. My Wilmette dentistry clients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular Wilmette dental exams.

Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark but is also found in many fruits and vegetables. Unlike most other sweeteners (natural or synthetic), xylitol is actually good for your teeth. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that xylitol prevents the growth of the bacteria that initiates decay. It also reduces plaque and strengthens tooth enamel.

Xylitol has other benefits, as well. Because it is low on the glycemic index, many of my Wilmette, North Shore, and Evanston diabetic patients enjoy it as a healthy alternative to sugar. If my cosmetic dentistry patients complain about frequent dry mouth, I recommend Xylitol gum or mints to stimulate saliva production without promoting tooth decay.

Now, back to the golden question. Is xylitol gum just as effective as brushing your teeth and seeing your Wilmette family dentist regularly? Absolutely not! If you cannot brush your teeth after a meal, chewing xylitol gum for five or ten minutes is probably a good idea. However, you should still brush your teeth thoroughly (with a soft brush) after meals and get twice-yearly exams and oral dentistry deep cleanings at your Wilmette dentistry clinic.

At Dino Mantis, DDS, our goal is to keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life by preventing dental problems before they start. If you postpone dental visits until you feel pain, you risk losing teeth and most certainly will require more extensive restorative dentistry treatment than if the problem was caught earlier. Is it time for a dental exam? Call us at 847.973.5050 to book an appointment. Our excellent is waiting to take care of all your dental needs.