Preparing to pay for critical dental work can be a daunting undertaking. The good news is that the cost may be far less than you imagined. Knowing your needs is crucial to planning your budget for dental work. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center believes in the power of preventative dentistry. Trying to Compare Comparing the…
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Preventing Tooth Decay in Illinois
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In Illinois and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center serves people both young and old, helping fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and merge…
Less Is More At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center In Wilmette
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
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…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and carrot sticks? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging footpath? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a…
Which Is The Best Toothbrush For Illinois Residents?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
One of the most important tools for maintaining oral hygiene is a toothbrush. However, with so many types of toothbrushes available in the Wilmette Illinois market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for you. Choosing the best toothbrush can depend on a lot of factors. Our team at Mantis Dentistry & Implant…
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace…
Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
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…
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist in Wilmette
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Hello, friends of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center! In today’s message, we are talking about nutrition. There is nothing that impacts your smile as much as your eating habits. Develop good eating habits and your dentist will smile down on you too. 1. Rinse after eating Rinse your mouth with a drink of water or…
How Do You Measure Success?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we are passionate about success. Doctor Dino Mantis’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in marvelous outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center shares Doctor Mantis’s passion for success. For many Wilmette dental patients, success is a routine dental…
You May Have Gingivitis
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are dedicated to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
