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…
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5 Smile Makeover Questions For Wilmette Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure cosmetic dental smile makeover or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific services required to achieve…
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental implants
Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center is a full-service family and general dental practice. We can address any dental need including total smile makeovers. If you are considering a smile makeover, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors…
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many Wilmette residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, think about the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can forego dental procedures like…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
What is the recovery time for a permanent dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some variables that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction needed? Will I need to have a bone graft…
Modern Dentistry In Wilmette With No Oxen Hooves
Hi, my name is Dino Mantis. My team and I at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Illinois since 1989. One of the vital habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. I…
An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you…
Raise Your Dental IQ
Categories: Dental Crowns, Dental implants
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…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live at a time when there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement for missing teeth: the amazing…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when appropriately brushing. In today’s post, let’s examine the unique role of foam. Get that foam foaming Working up a good foam is achieved by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming aids in dislodging food…
