Hello Wilmette! Welcome to the Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Wilmette patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips…
Teeth whitening
You Be The Judge in Wilmette
If you are researching smile transformations, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Doctor Mantis of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center. You can discuss…
Do Whitestrips Work in Wilmette?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Wilmette grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Chicago were whitening toothpastes and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter…
Teeth Whitening: Do It Right With Mantis Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
As the years go by, our teeth naturally lose their luster. Dark-colored foods and drinks speed up the process, but even people who avoid coffee, wine, and cola are not immune to yellow or gray teeth. Want to brighten up your smile? Have you considered tooth whitening? Teeth whitening at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center is…
Creating Memorable Smiles At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. Evanston and Winnetka cosmetic dentists perform general dental…
4 Reasons To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you choose lists the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center looks at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices…
Which Tooth Whitener Works Best?
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Wilmette? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Chicago. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Wilmette…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center we think it’s great that people in the Chicago area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel…
Tooth Whitening: In-Office vs. DIY
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the critical first step is to elect a whitening method. It may seem like there are a multitude of options, but it’s important to remember that they all employ a peroxide-based whitening solution. The difference lies in the strength of the bleaching solution and the method of…
Professional Teeth Whitening In Wilmette
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
A dazzling smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee, and red wine worsen the staining. Most individuals are aware…
