If you are considering a multi-procedure cosmetic dental smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific services required to achieve…
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How Do You Measure Dental Success?

How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
Celebrity Smiles Without The Annoying Paparazzi

Hello friends of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center! Close your eyes. Picture the most stunning smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the pleasing smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment…
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle

Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center is a full-service family and general dental practice. We can address any dental need including total smile makeovers. If you are considering a smile makeover, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors…
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?

What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Wilmette? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Chicago. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Wilmette…
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.

It’s no secret that many Wilmette residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, think about the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can forego dental procedures like…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!

Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile, or are embarrassed by the condition…
Modern Dentistry In Wilmette With No Oxen Hooves

Hi, my name is Dino Mantis. My team and I at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Illinois since 1989. One of the vital habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. I…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics

Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center we think it’s great that people in the Chicago area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel…
What is a Beautiful Smile Worth?

What is a beautiful smile worth? Men and women who have received a smile makeover at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette say it was worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and colleagues every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are…