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…
Restorative dentistry
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,…
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental health, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL are a versatile restoration. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or been damaged. It is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, a crown is the final step. Dental crowns are made from a…
Get The Royal Treatment At Mantis Dentistry
Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues, such as: Tooth decay Teeth that are weak due to a large…
