Dr. Mantis’s North Shore Dental Blog

Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for Wilmette denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Dental implant procedures at Dino Mantis, DDS in Wilmette are allowing former denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

• They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
• Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
• They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
• They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
• They do not irritate gums.
• No denture adhesive is required.

Our dental implant bone clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call 847.256.4776 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Dino Mantis. Dino Mantis, DDS is located at 1625 Sheridan Road in Wilmette. We have been providing advanced Wilmette cosmetic dental care since 1987 to patients in the Evanston, Kenilworth, Wilmette, and North Shore areas.

A smile is always in style.

No one in Wilmette likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Dino Mantis DDS at Dino Mantis, DDS in Wilmette has the solutions for your smile problems.

You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are an affordable and non-invasive way to correct misshapen or damaged teeth that are otherwise structurally sound. If you have a tooth that is beyond repair, don’t despair. A dental implant may be the answer. Call 847.256.4776 for a tooth implant consultation in our local Wilmette office.

You don’t have to watch your teeth become duller and more discolored every year, either. Whether you are young, older or somewhere in the middle, teeth whitening works wonders to perk up your smile.

The latest restorative and cosmetic dental procedures are performed right here at Dino Mantis, DDS in Wilmette.

I have been practicing dentistry since 1987 for patients in the North Shore, Evanston, Kenilworth, and Wilmette areas. I have noticed that my patients who receive dental makeovers have only one regret; they wish they would have done it sooner!  Clients with dazzling new smiles are surprised by how much confidence they gain. Because they love their smile, they smile more often.

Come in and see us at Dino Mantis, DDS

• Dino Mantis, DDS
• 1625 Sheridan Road
• Wilmette, IL 60091
• 847.256.4776
• http://www.drdinomantis.com/

If you are like most web users, you have probably seen the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’.

Some show a ‘real North Shore mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Kenilworth dentists don’t want you to know about’. Many contain a link to a page that contains a convincing Evanston tooth whitening testimonial. They bolster their legitimacy by aligning themselves with respected companies such as CNN, USA Today and Forbes.

Unfortunately, most of these are rip-offs. In a recent article, the Better Business Bureau explains the scam:

The countless Web sites for various teeth whitening products claim to offer a no-risk, money back guarantee, free trial of the product. To sign up, customers must provide a credit or debit card number to cover shipping. Complainants to BBB state that they are billed before their trial ends and continue to be billed after they have told the company they want to cancel.

Complainants also may find mystery charges for other companies and services that they didn’t realize they were signing up for with their ‘free’ trial.

The BBB has received complaints about the following company/product names:

• Dazzle White
• White Smile
• Teeth Smile
• Dazzle Smile
• Ivory White
• Max White
• My Whitening
• Gleaming White Smile
• Advanced Wellness Research

Don’t trust your smile to an internet scammer. Your Wilmette tooth whitening dental office is the only place for safe teeth bleaching. You don’t want to take a chance with your credit card number or your tooth enamel! Call us at Dino Mantis, DDS for advanced cosmetic dentistry and worry-free tooth whitening. You can reach us at 847.256.4776

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The world of dentistry continues to advance at a rapid pace. If you have visited a dentist in the past few years, you have probably noticed the things that make your visit more comfortable, such as the ability to watch TV or listen to music while receiving treatment. Many cosmetic dentistry patients welcome oral conscious sedation to reduce or eliminate pain.

What may not be as obvious are the advances in techniques, tools and materials. Top dental practices in the Wilmette area now use digital computer imaging which is safer than traditional x-rays. Dental technicians can store, retrieve and transmit digital images much easier than was possible with traditional x-ray film.

The use of lasers has also changed the face of restorative dentistry. Laser surgery requires less anesthesia, minimizes swelling, and protects surrounding tissue.  Family dentists use lasers for detecting and treating cavities and dental technicians use them for the curing of restorative materials.

Another exciting development in cosmetic dentistry is the CAD-CAM technology that allows cosmetic dentists to perform restorations in a single visit. The types of procedures that can be completed in one visit include dental crowns, fillings, inlays, onlays and dental veneers.

If you need a thorough exam or want to improve your smile with cosmetic and restorative dentistry, call Dino Mantis, DDS at 847.256.4776 to schedule a consultation. During your consultation, you can see before and after photos of some of our smile makeover clients. We would love to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, and we have the tools, experience and technology to make that happen.

Dr. Dino Mantis, DDS

People who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced Wilmette aesthetic dentist.

Dino Mantis DDS, in Wilmette, provides the state-of-the-art procedures that deliver dazzling, flawless teeth for our cosmetic dentistry clients. We treat patients from birth to 80. You are never too young or too old to improve your smile!

Two common smile-killers are yellow enamel and chipped teeth.

Discolored Teeth

Few Wilmette people have pearly white smiles that stay that way forever. Even with consistent brushing, flossing and regular dental cleanings, our teeth darken as we age. Fortunately, the most affordable Wilmette cosmetic dentistry procedure is tooth whitening. Picture yourself with a celebrity-caliber smile. It is possible with safe and affordable teeth whitening at Dino Mantis, DDS.

Damaged Teeth

Our teeth work hard for us day after day, year after year. Sometimes they get chipped or cracked in the process. If you would like to fix your tooth flaws, schedule a consultation by calling Dino Mantis, DDS at 847.256.4776. We use porcelain veneers every day to remedy tooth trauma. Cosmetic bonding has been used with fabulous results for many years and bonding is usually a fraction of the price of a crown.

Ask Doctor Mantis which of our Wilmette cosmetic dentistry procedures can be completed in one appointment. How about a same-day smile makeover?

If you have never been eager to show your teeth when you smile or laugh, now is the time to change that. Call Dino Mantis, DDS today at 847.256.4776 to schedule a smile design consultation.  We serve patients in both the Wilmette and North Shore areas.