When thinking about oral health, most focus on preventing cavities and achieving a picture-perfect smile. But one hidden threat often goes unnoticed until it’s too late — gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, we take gum health seriously, offering professional periodontal treatments to protect your teeth,…
Gum disease
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,…
Periodontal Disease Is Often Linked To Systemic Diseases
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has a key job. It protects the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum…
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…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish in Wilmette
Welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center blog. I am doctor Dino Mantis. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of. Gum disease is a common dental ailment for many people.…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Categories: General dentistry, Gum disease
Here is some vital news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a principal cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is connected to heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is learned in the early stages. What warning signs…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Using a fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes food debris from…
Gum Disease: Completely Preventable
Gum disease is a progressive condition that, left unchecked, can result in the loss of some or even all of your teeth. It is also a treatable condition, at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Formally called periodontal disease, it attacks the tissue that support your teeth. In its milder form it is called…
The Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Hearing that you have gum disease can be upsetting. Its progression is slow and usually painless, so a diagnosis can really take you off-guard. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, so at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL it’s something we take very seriously. What can you do to prevent…
