Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. For many, having a beautiful and confident smile is not just about aesthetics—it also enhances self-esteem and leaves a lasting impression. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, IL, Dr. Dino Mantis and his expert team are redefining the art of advanced…
Cosmetic dentistry
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

Hello Wilmette! Welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Wilmette patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…
Less Is More At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center In Wilmette

There are compelling new developments in Illinois dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Doctor Dino Mantis and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and cutting-edge…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile

What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging footpath? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a…
3 Smart Smile Solutions

In today’s post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted…
You Be The Judge in Wilmette

If you are researching smile transformations, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Doctor Mantis of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. You can discuss…
Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities

Hi. I’m Doctor Dino Mantis. Welcome to my Wilmette dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Evanston, Winnetka, and Kenilworth areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a…
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!

Most Wilmette people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Chicago area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth that…
Do Whitestrips Work in Wilmette?

If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Wilmette grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Chicago were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?

A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…