Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Using a fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes food debris from…
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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…
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
There’s hardly anyone out there who wouldn’t like to have a brighter, whiter smile. With professional teeth whitening at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, getting the whitest possible smile has never been easier. You might think that over-the-counter whitening products are a shortcut to whiter teeth. It’s true that there are lots…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
The most common times people brush their teeth are in the morning, before or after breakfast, and at night, after dinner or before going to bed. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we have some thoughts on that. “Sometimes…
Save Your Breath
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is poor oral hygiene. Halitosis often happens in the middle of the day, due to an inability to brush between meals. Small food pieces…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why:…
Why a Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This post from Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? Simple:…
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette IL, we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like patients who ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in their dental health. Frequently Asked Questions One…
Preventive Dentistry At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center
At Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette, we do everything we can to keep the teeth and gums of our patients clean and healthy. In other words, we really stress dental health: how to get it and how to keep it. One of the best approaches is with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry – or…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructible. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette recommends (strongly!) you avoid the following. 1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you, unpopped popcorn kernels and…
