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…
Restorative dentistry
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In Illinois
Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center we want you to be…
What’s New At Your Wilmette Dental Office?
Hello friends of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in Illinois. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Chicago residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Evanston, Winnetka, and Kenilworth areas have…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Categories: General dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth appropriately, or having different-sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to the face or…
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
This message from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL is about restoring smiles by using dental implants. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. One implant can support one artificial tooth, while several can support a bridge, or even a full dental arch. What Are The Differences Between Fixed…
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
Patients who are thinking about a dental implant from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL often ask how long they last. An implant is a significant investment, after all. Do they really last a lifetime, like people say? The answer is yes, but an explanation is in order. A dental implant is not…
Dental Health: Don’t Leave The Party Early!
Categories: Dental implants, Restorative dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we are busy ringing in the New Year, same as you. But we decided to take a break in order to remind any patients, potential or recurring, to brush, floss, and watch what they eat during these holidays. As much as we despise being the serious…
Wear a Crown in Chicago
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns are among the restorative procedures we use most at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL. Crowns restore and protect a tooth that has been damaged, or had dental work. Each crown is custom-made to fit the tooth it is for. This type of crown is sometimes called a “cap” because of…
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped
A serious side effect of losing a tooth by extraction, accident, or disease is the potential for bone loss. This can be minimized, or even avoided outright, with a dental implant from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL. The Alveolar Bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job…
Schedule Your Coronation
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Restorative dentistry
We treat all of our patients royally here at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength,…
