Are you expecting dental implant surgery and are unsure what will occur? It’s common to be nervous. Here’s what to expect with the implantation procedure from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. Did you knowย 3 million people in the U.S. have dental implants? And that number is growing each year. While dental implants are not rare,…
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Creating Beautiful Smiles At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center

I am glad you found our blog! Iโm Dino Mantis, DDS, of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, a full-service dental practice in Wilmette. I am a proud member of KOIS. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable Wilmette dental care for my patients. I began serving Illinois residents in the…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center

Hello Chicago area dental blog visitors, welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center blog. I am Doctor Dino Mantis of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work…
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think if you choose Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The…
Modern Dental Technology From Mantis Dentistry Makes Treatment Less Scary

Many Wilmette residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason men and women are scared of the dentist is the dreaded…
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?

Do you grind your teeth at night? Not to worry, here is the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center guide to treating teeth grinding. Understand Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons…
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…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?

Hello Wilmette! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also on healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle aiming the bristle tips at the gumline. The bristles of a soft toothbrush can clean the…
Embracing the Social Importance of a Complete Smile in Illinois

A confident smile has always been a powerful social asset, and one of its key components is a complete set of healthy teeth. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we are always happy to help. Tooth restoration, with its various techniques and advancements, has transformed the lives of countless individuals by restoring their dental aesthetics…