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…
Cosmetic dentistry
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Smile makeover
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?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
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?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Porcelain veneers
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,…
Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter in Wilmette
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Smile makeover
To improve your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life dramatically. Many of our patients feel more self-confident in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right With Mantis Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark-colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine, and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center is…
Creating Memorable Smiles At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. Evanston and Winnetka cosmetic dentists perform general dental…
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?
It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most revered physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center can help you determine if a smile upgrade is right for you. Do…
Your Perfect Smile in Wilmette Is Only A Few Dental Visits Away
What does it take to change the way you look? Hours upon hours at the gym? Expensive trips to the most cutting-edge salon in the Chicago area? What about a routine trip to your dentist? At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we help our Wilmette dental patients achieve the smile they’ve always dreamed of. You…
4 Reasons To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you choose lists the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center looks at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices…
