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 847.973.5050 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!

Dr. Dino Mantis
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Dino Mantis DDS
1625 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL  60091
http://www.drdinomantis.com/
847.973.5050

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 2:10 pm and is filed under Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneers. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.