Achieve Your Dream Smile with Advanced Cosmetic Dental Care

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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…

Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

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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

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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…

3 Smart Smile Solutions

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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

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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…

Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!

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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?

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?

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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,…