At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we understand that the idea of a tooth extraction can feel intimidating. Our primary goal is to preserve your natural teeth. However, there are times when a tooth extraction becomes necessary to protect your oral health and overall well-being. Understanding the signs that an extraction might be needed can…
Wisdom teeth
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
Categories: Wisdom teeth
Hello friends of Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center! In today’s post, we will discuss jaw bone health. Those tooth roots are important! To remain strong and vital, your jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone…
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…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
When a wisdom tooth tries to come in but is obstructed by the adjacent tooth, it becomes impacted and can result in such complications as pain, inflammation, or tooth decay. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL we can extract wisdom teeth. It’s challenging to clean partially-erupted wisdom teeth. Since they have a…
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, Wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. They aren’t always troublesome, but they often are. We extract wisdom teeth at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called “third molars.” That’s because they really are: the molars furthest back in the mouth. For some people they never present…
