Crown Or Veneer?

smiling young woman showing off her veneers

I am Dr. Dino Mantis of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating beautiful smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while…

Raise Your Dental IQ

Raise Your Dental IQ

There are many simple things that a health-conscious person can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of bacteria. This is where brushing…

Wear a Crown in Chicago

Wear A Crown In Chicago

Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of…