Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. We have to state the obviousdon’t chew on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies,…
Preventive dentistry
Do You Eat a Smile-Healthy Diet?
Today’s post explains how specific foods and eating practices can influence our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to attack enamel and initiate decay for individuals of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the effects of the…
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
Today’s post discusses the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt when a person is eighteen or nineteen. Many dentists recommend…
Preventive Dentistry At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or…
