Dental health

This message from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL is about gum disease, and how you can prevent it. Run your tongue along the gum-line behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, which is hardened plaque. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar…

At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial…

Most people brush their teeth every day (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. Here are some smart brushing tips from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL: One of the most important things to remember is to use a…

Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with all your responsibilities. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do…

At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, we invite you to give us a call to schedule one. Communication is one of our…

Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly,…

When you suddenly have to juggling a lot of issues, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through an intense family situation or have become the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center…

If you feel tooth sensitivity when you sip coffee or bite into ice cream, Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL is here for you. Millions of Americans have sensitive teeth. Problems with hot and cold foods and drinks are one of the most common complaints. Tactile issues – biting or chewing hard foods…