Dr. Mantis’s North Shore Dental Blog

The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to North Shore people who are missing teeth are dental implants.

A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well tolerated by the human body. There are very few instances of rejection. In fact, most North Shore implant dentistry practices are not familiar with any such cases.

Tooth implants offer a long-term solution to tooth loss. Are you a good North Shore candidate for tooth implant surgery?

Because the metal rod is anchored into the jaw bone, it is essential that you have enough healthy bone at the implant site. Dr. Dino Mantis can determine if you do.

Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proved to be successful for North Shore people of all ages. Dino Mantis provides comprehensive cosmetic dental care for every member of the family.

There are a few medical issues that may affect your eligibility for implants. These include diabetes, osteoporosis, radiation therapy for cancer, parathyroid disorders, bone disorders and leukemia. The presence of one or more of these conditions does not necessarily mean an implant cannot work for you; discuss any health issues with Dino Mantis during your implant consultation.

Dino Mantis, DDS is located at 1625 Sheridan Road in Wilmette. Call 847.256.4776 to schedule an implant consultation.

Many Wilmette professionals, students and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of cosmetic dentistry. A beautiful smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and they look fantastic!

When you smile at old friends or make new ones, you are happy to show off your new movie-star grin. When you are in a professional setting speaking with colleagues or clients, you feel poised and super confident.

We have talked about different cosmetic and restorative dental procedures available in Wilmette in previous blog articles, but let’s review the most common.

Dental veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that adhere to teeth. Porcelain veneers are strong and have the translucency of natural teeth. They correct chips, stains and misaligned teeth that do not require orthodontia. There are several companies that fabricate veneers.

Dental crowns correct more extensive tooth problems. They are used in a variety of situations such as the final restoration following a root canal or to restore teeth damaged by decay, injury or periodontal disease.

Dental implants are one of the best fixes for a missing tooth. They are becoming a popular and effective alternative to bridges and partial dentures in Illinois, especially among middle-aged professionals and people in the public eye.

Bridges are another strong, natural looking replacement for one or more missing teeth. They have been used with success for many years.

Professional tooth whitening in your Wilmette dentist’s office is the least invasive and quickest way to brighten your smile several shades.

If you are interested in any of these safe and effective procedures, schedule a consultation at Dino Mantis, DDS today. Even if you are still a bit hesitant, remember: discussing your options with a cosmetic dentist does not require a commitment of any kind. It is merely a relaxed way to get the most reliable information.

We are waiting for your call. Dino Mantis, DDS can be reached at 847.256.4776.

Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in Evanston and throughout IL.

Numerous ads for whitening products in our local Evanston media contain terms such as ‘white brite’, ’22 carbamide peroxide’ and ‘peroxide teeth’. They look tempting, but how do you separate tooth whitening fact from fiction?

First, and especially for our local Evanston IL patients, we recommend talking to Dino Mantis DDS at Dino Mantis, DDS. Just because teeth whitening products are readily available, it doesn’t mean they are all safe or appropriate for every person. Getting a professional opinion is a good first step.

Don’t be fooled by smile whitening hype and risk damage, especially if you need tetracycline teeth whitening. If you have existing cosmetic dental work such as crowns, bonding, partial dentures or bridge work, it is especially important to talk to a Evanston dental professional about worry free dentistry teeth whitening.

Teeth whitening kits are not the only way to quickly improve your smile in Evanston. Many of your neighbors have benefited from porcelain veneers. There are several brands of veneers such as Lumineers by Cerinate, da Vinci and Mac. We can help you decide on which is best for you.

Veneers are sometimes called ‘instant orthodontics’ because they can correct tooth misalignment and gaps as well as provide instant teeth whitening.

Porcelain veneers can also fix chipped teeth and cover stains. The vast majority of Evanston dental veneer recipients are extremely pleased with the results.  We serve patients in the Kenilworth, Evanston, Wilmette, and North Shore areas.

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

Providing comprehensive dental care for Wilmette families since 1987.

There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth.

This is a great time for Wilmette men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Dino Mantis, DDS in Wilmette. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a wedding, party, or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

Evanston teeth whitening can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our Evanston cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our  whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that Evanston tooth whitening dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Teeth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. Evanston tooth whitening clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

Evanston tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth whitening in Evanston is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation; there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

• Dino Mantis, DDS
• 847.256.4776
• 1625 Sheridan Road
• Wilmette, IL
• http://www.drdinomantis.com/
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Q: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?

A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.

Many Wilmette restorative dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In fact, some people who have an abscessed tooth extracted are so glad the pain is gone that they forget that the extraction is not the solution. When a tooth is lost, the risk of losing the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

Dr. David Scharf, a Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry says:

“Many times consumers will choose to replace a missing tooth with a removable partial denture because it is the least expensive option. In the long run however, removable partial dentures may be more costly due the loss of adjacent teeth and the need for future replacements. Many people opt to replace teeth with dental implants because they do not compromise the survival of the adjacent teeth.”

Dr. Scharf notes…

“With the price of gasoline and food soaring people try to cut back wherever they can. Unfortunately choosing the least expensive options for tooth replacement can have some very costly ramifications down the road.”

If you are missing a tooth, you may still be able to save the adjacent teeth if receive a dental implant soon. A dental implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Dino Mantis, DDS at 847.256.4776. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive family dentistry in the Wilmette, IL area.

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.