In this post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we are focusing on your dental health. The typical American diet tends to be high in calories. And while this is a good thing, as everyone needs energy, it’s also important to make sure you’re receiving the important nutrients your body needs. When…
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Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft…
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…
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we are sometimes asked about Xylitol. What is it, exactly? Is there really a sweetener that helps prevent cavities? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found in…
Total Tooth Restoration
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. Trend-watchers say that more and more people are choosing it every day to restore their teeth and improve their smiles, with the procedures available at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL. We all want to look our best. But cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about looking…
Just Like Natural Teeth
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth; or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, porcelain veneers can mask these and…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, this post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL is for you. We’ll discuss dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At our practice, we see decay and gum disease far too…
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
Everyone wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile brilliant. We have good news! Cosmetic dentistry from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL can transform your smile! Cosmetic dentistry is a range of dental procedures that can revitalize your winning smile. And that,…
