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…
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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…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Wilmette dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this grave…
There’s No Substitute for a Toothbrush and Floss
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. The Most Important Tools to Keep Your Smile Healthy It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools…
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental exams and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s…
Fluoride Treatments: Not Just For Kids
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpaste more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and more…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
Categories: Dental implants
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the advantages of dental implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Wilmette area for over 30 years. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like…
Why Trust Your Smile to Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center?
Hi, I’m Doctor Dino Mantis. Practicing dentistry at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center is enjoyable and rewarding. I am proud to provide quality dentistry I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me thank you personally…
A Facial or Filling?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush Chicago spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. Just because we can’t recreate an identical spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from…
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is…
