Dental health

Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructible. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette recommends (strongly!) you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you, unpopped popcorn kernels and…

Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette is staffed by committed health care professionals who want the best possible dental health for every one of our patients. With daily home care and regular checkups in our office, your teeth can last a lifetime. As you may know, the link between dental health and overall health…

The importance of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we emphasize to all of our patients. Along with regular checkups and cleanings at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, it’s the best way to maintain your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without…

A healthy, pleasing smile can have a positive impact on anyone’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. If dental problems have dulled your smile, cosmetic dentistry from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette can revive it. It’s been said that cosmetic dentistry is part science and part…

For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, it’s more an inconvenience than anything else. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes something that is…

How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, we provide thorough cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office.…

This blog post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette focuses on professional teeth cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are important, because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage patients…

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Mantis Dentistry and Implant Center in Wilmette, we apply it  to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done…